tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66962382337539831172021-03-02T17:05:21.452+08:00Michael's Hut - Content creation, blogging and informative vloggingA personal and lifestyle blog of Michael. His online book of random thoughts about everything under the sun and maybe even further.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-89292401797295873592021-03-01T12:44:00.003+08:002021-03-02T05:50:28.065+08:00Yellow Lantern Cafe review - Overlooking Antipolo<div style="text-align: justify;">I wonder why they named this cafe yellow lantern? Haha! Kidding! If your favorite color is yellow, likes yellow lanterns, yellow flowers, yellow lights, and yellow things surrounding you, I bet you'll love this place. Well, those are not the only things they offer so make sure to read more below.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qS-xQAToRCQ/YDuMxiukjdI/AAAAAAAAFQM/xIeekw67dy0DxJckXYa9VVDbMicmWD-lwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/overlooking%2Bseats%2Bat%2Byellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="overlooking seats at Yellow lantern cafe" border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qS-xQAToRCQ/YDuMxiukjdI/AAAAAAAAFQM/xIeekw67dy0DxJckXYa9VVDbMicmWD-lwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/overlooking%2Bseats%2Bat%2Byellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe.jpg" title="overlooking seats at Yellow lantern cafe" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">overlooking seats</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our search for overlooking places while dining has just begun and where could be the best place to start that journey but here in Antipolo, right? Who would not want to eat with a view? Well, it's definitely not me but those who are afraid of heights are exempted, of course, lol.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So <b>Yellow Lantern Cafe</b> is just right above Masinag area where the start of the climb to Antipolo begins. It is just beside the castle-like structure which you'll not miss seeing on the way up. Parking spaces are provided but it's quite limited if you'll ratio it to the establishments around so I highly suggest going here on a weekday.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span><!--more--></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wqQlf6-XqCo/YDuQiEPXjVI/AAAAAAAAFQY/FdovXNtJIz06ich5sf0Gv4lgWwu5aLFnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/yellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe%2Bsignage.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="yellow lantern cafe signage" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wqQlf6-XqCo/YDuQiEPXjVI/AAAAAAAAFQY/FdovXNtJIz06ich5sf0Gv4lgWwu5aLFnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/yellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe%2Bsignage.jpg" title="yellow lantern cafe signage" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">welcoming signage</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sanitation protocols are well-observed as we still go through this pandemic. Safety first, as always.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yVWrhIJ9sEM/YDuSowyeVWI/AAAAAAAAFQo/uLj0HiNlQ8AtQQJtXsvwt7eI1EzdkNjdACLcBGAsYHQ/s533/sanitation%2Barea.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="sanitation area" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yVWrhIJ9sEM/YDuSowyeVWI/AAAAAAAAFQo/uLj0HiNlQ8AtQQJtXsvwt7eI1EzdkNjdACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/sanitation%2Barea.jpg" title="sanitation area" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sanitation area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There was a queue when we arrived but the phasing was quite fast so it was not that long when we get to enter inside, besides, filling the contact tracing forms and all the other pandemic factors add to it so it's all understood.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KyAAiXdfxZA/YDuVWkIlTaI/AAAAAAAAFQ4/NKMyPC8h7WE-rPputvvnvyjm4JkVrigMACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/inside%2Byellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe%2B1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="inside yellow lantern cafe 1" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KyAAiXdfxZA/YDuVWkIlTaI/AAAAAAAAFQ4/NKMyPC8h7WE-rPputvvnvyjm4JkVrigMACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/inside%2Byellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe%2B1.jpg" title="inside yellow lantern cafe 1" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">welcome to Yellow Lantern Cafe</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You will be presented with most things yellow here which is why the name. It is like a mini garden inside where you'll find yellow sunflowers, yellow lanterns, yellow chairs, and yellow bird cages. Well, it's your yellow back garden indeed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GBBd2rlHyvM/YDw8J_8d2eI/AAAAAAAAFRU/BVdp4c7kp1IidFxdw0OqgFBwqgPHl1WfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s533/floral%2Btable.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="floral table" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GBBd2rlHyvM/YDw8J_8d2eI/AAAAAAAAFRU/BVdp4c7kp1IidFxdw0OqgFBwqgPHl1WfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/floral%2Btable.jpg" title="floral table" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">floral table</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nyKj0kY6UCA/YDw8TWliThI/AAAAAAAAFRY/oAjdQVoSXDkNlwMWvgLGSzYBBUrxed7AwCLcBGAsYHQ/s533/lanterns%252C%2Bbird%2Bcages%2Band%2Bflowers.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="everything yellow" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nyKj0kY6UCA/YDw8TWliThI/AAAAAAAAFRY/oAjdQVoSXDkNlwMWvgLGSzYBBUrxed7AwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/lanterns%252C%2Bbird%2Bcages%2Band%2Bflowers.jpg" title="everything yellow" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">everything yellow</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But, the good thing about this yellow back garden is that you can eat here! Haha! What a surprise?! lol. They serve all-day foods here including our all-day pinoy breakfast, pizzas and pastas, soups and juices with their own specials. This is called a cafe too so they also serve hot drinks, frappes, and some cake pastries and ice creams for dessert.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What we have tried here is their <u>EmCaRo Pizza</u> (<i>one of their specials</i>) priced at P395 which is surprisingly crunchy even though its thick, was delicious,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ALqFk2aJjY8/YDxAlghVsUI/AAAAAAAAFRo/yICIvZODqG02ddMYFXh3TkMscYJXIKAsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/emcaro%2Bpizza.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="emcaro pizza by Yellow Lantern Cafe" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ALqFk2aJjY8/YDxAlghVsUI/AAAAAAAAFRo/yICIvZODqG02ddMYFXh3TkMscYJXIKAsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/emcaro%2Bpizza.jpg" title="emcaro pizza by Yellow Lantern Cafe" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">EmCaRo pizza</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And each of us some shakes and drinks for some refreshments priced at around P185 each. I felt like a kid receiving this frappe but that chocolate wafer stick is just a perfect combo for this treat. Can I have some more, please! Haha!</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1KrMilV-RTo/YDxCNWid_1I/AAAAAAAAFR0/U2knKNDkD0cdnu1uvv5t24ekPddcjlRXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s533/hazelnut%2Bfrappe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="hazelnut frappe by Yellow Lantern Cafe" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1KrMilV-RTo/YDxCNWid_1I/AAAAAAAAFR0/U2knKNDkD0cdnu1uvv5t24ekPddcjlRXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/hazelnut%2Bfrappe.jpg" title="hazelnut frappe by Yellow Lantern Cafe" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hazelnut frappe</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now we go to the main feature of why we were here in the first place, the overlooking view! Eating with this kind of view will always be satisfying and relaxing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BUAyv50bHVk/YDxFuZjWDtI/AAAAAAAAFSA/S3pBFsr5WUc3zD0d3ae_eRJTkLbrP7WAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Yellow%2BLantern%2BCafe%2Boverlooking%2Bview.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Yellow Lantern Cafe overlooking view" border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BUAyv50bHVk/YDxFuZjWDtI/AAAAAAAAFSA/S3pBFsr5WUc3zD0d3ae_eRJTkLbrP7WAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Yellow%2BLantern%2BCafe%2Boverlooking%2Bview.jpg" title="Yellow Lantern Cafe overlooking view" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">overlooking view at Yellow Lantern Cafe</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Though some shade might be needed depending on the time of your visit but still, having this kind of scenery while eating is always worth it. Well, unless you have this kind of everyday view at your house. <b>;)</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bt310j7oxXM/YDxHWqfcjRI/AAAAAAAAFSI/zt82aTMs_GAECg_Xqp04etK_d5sGSOW_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/outdoor%2Bwindow%2Barea.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="outdoor window area" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bt310j7oxXM/YDxHWqfcjRI/AAAAAAAAFSI/zt82aTMs_GAECg_Xqp04etK_d5sGSOW_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/outdoor%2Bwindow%2Barea.jpg" title="outdoor window area" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">outdoor window area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RLk7M5CnQDo/YDxJ4FnQL7I/AAAAAAAAFSQ/FgA8ppS-QX0l2bWyVssWrg9fRJ-xprXOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/overlooking%2Bdining.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="overlooking dining at Yellow Lantern Cafe" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RLk7M5CnQDo/YDxJ4FnQL7I/AAAAAAAAFSQ/FgA8ppS-QX0l2bWyVssWrg9fRJ-xprXOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/overlooking%2Bdining.jpg" title="overlooking dining at Yellow Lantern Cafe" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">overlooking dining</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />It's something different to experience and I bet the night scene would be a totally different meet. They actually have a bar as well so they also serve some alcohol and wines which would be the market for the night people.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We went here on a Sunday so we were jam-packed. It looks like they are doing very well despite the pandemic which means they are executing competently why people keep going back. Great job Yellow Lantern Cafe.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-783BYXMtlk0/YDxMRCrJRpI/AAAAAAAAFSY/zpiE8Nxn92Q_YlhxU-VunsXtrjfyxzkbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/inside%2Byellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="inside Yellow Lantern Cafe 2" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-783BYXMtlk0/YDxMRCrJRpI/AAAAAAAAFSY/zpiE8Nxn92Q_YlhxU-VunsXtrjfyxzkbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/inside%2Byellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe%2B2.jpg" title="inside Yellow Lantern Cafe 2" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inside Yellow Lantern Cafe</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>So, if you want to say "<i>Hi</i>" to this cute sunflower, maybe scheduling your visit now would help.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rMxgLL0l2xQ/YDxNiLzmbKI/AAAAAAAAFSg/aygRBF9paBcUfCrJZ04JibopZBYigNqCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/sunflower%2Bat%2Byellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="sunflower at yellow lantern cafe" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rMxgLL0l2xQ/YDxNiLzmbKI/AAAAAAAAFSg/aygRBF9paBcUfCrJZ04JibopZBYigNqCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/sunflower%2Bat%2Byellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe.jpg" title="sunflower at yellow lantern cafe" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sunflower greetings</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>Here are some video clips from our visit.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lR-OQjzJHto" width="320" youtube-src-id="lR-OQjzJHto"></iframe></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">(if you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR-OQjzJHto" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Address: <b>267 Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Operating hours: <b>Tuesdays</b><b> to Sundays, 11:00AM to 8:00PM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Contact nos.: <b>8-631-56-48, 0923-447-1158,</b> or<b> 0927-425-2920</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Email: <b><a href="mailto:yellowlanterncafe@yahoo.com" target="_blank">yellowlanterncafe@yahoo.com</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook fan page: <span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/yellowlanterncafe" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/yellowlanterncafe</a></u></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram page: <span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yellowlanterncafe/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/yellowlanterncafe/</a></u></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3dc6FxPRjY/YDxUxHES2WI/AAAAAAAAFSs/QM9tZFERbbgi45WAzbfhcZC_KIj0XANgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/yellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe%2Blogo.jpg"><img alt="yellow lantern cafe logo" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3dc6FxPRjY/YDxUxHES2WI/AAAAAAAAFSs/QM9tZFERbbgi45WAzbfhcZC_KIj0XANgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/yellow%2Blantern%2Bcafe%2Blogo.jpg" title="yellow lantern cafe logo" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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No, I don't. I love them. Wahaha! I even made a specific blog post about it here - <b><a href="https://www.michaelshut.com/2019/08/bacon-for-breakfast-michaels-hut-style.html" target="_blank">bacon for breakfast</a></b>. But despite enjoying eating them for breakfast or whatever part of the day it is, can you believe that we can still up the game a bit more regarding the experience? Yes, it's about getting MORE of them! Lol. Unlimited actually..</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9QQvHp9RnGQ/X9CXRE8wwnI/AAAAAAAAE_s/ZVbepSiq7L0PLNz4uhK7D6ImV0LVEFjzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/marinated%2Bpork%2Bslices.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="marinated pork slices" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9QQvHp9RnGQ/X9CXRE8wwnI/AAAAAAAAE_s/ZVbepSiq7L0PLNz4uhK7D6ImV0LVEFjzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/marinated%2Bpork%2Bslices.jpg" title="marinated pork slices" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">marinated pork slices</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We got the chance to visit a <b>Samgyupsalamat branch</b> at <u>Marikina Heights</u> one noon after playing hours of badminton yet again (<i>just like our <b><a href="https://www.michaelshut.com/2020/07/steak-food-trip-at-Brickfire-Lilac-Marikina.html" target="_blank">Brickfire</a> </b></i><i>steak trip</i>) at <b><a href="https://www.michaelshut.com/2019/03/3-reasons-why-i-play-badminton-KP.html" target="_blank">Katipunan Prime</a></b>. It's another unplanned and impulsive dine out with the gang since a lot will happen in the coming days which we know we'll get very busy. #AngMahiwagangManiobra</div><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aqw6q7OHQbU/X9Caz2xEYBI/AAAAAAAAE_4/rUpoJe49KyAtnMhAx72n7i-0M9KPAONlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Samgyupsalamat%2Bbranch%2BMarikina%2BHeights.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Samgyupsalamat branch Marikina Heights" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aqw6q7OHQbU/X9Caz2xEYBI/AAAAAAAAE_4/rUpoJe49KyAtnMhAx72n7i-0M9KPAONlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Samgyupsalamat%2Bbranch%2BMarikina%2BHeights.jpg" title="Samgyupsalamat branch Marikina Heights" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guess who is paying! Haha</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Upon entering, proper disinfection was practiced due to the pandemic. The guard recorded our temperatures, disinfectants were provided, and even a humidifier was there to welcome us. I like it! Haha! Smoke everywhere.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9FW2ClGFJBI/X9CcR_Xrv7I/AAAAAAAAFAE/bZOoNM-Xmg0C2OrY3RMpo8P7ewb8hn8WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/humidifying%2Bstation.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="waiting/humidifying station" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9FW2ClGFJBI/X9CcR_Xrv7I/AAAAAAAAFAE/bZOoNM-Xmg0C2OrY3RMpo8P7ewb8hn8WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/humidifying%2Bstation.jpg" title="waiting/humidifying station" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the smoke Tito?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The beef was not available that time but since we were all hungry and ready to eat, we will take anything they would be serving us, I think. Lol! It was priced at <b>P449</b> or <b>$9</b> per person. It was <b><a href="https://www.michaelshut.com/2020/01/more-about-singer-songwriter-carlo-david.html" target="_blank">Carlo</a></b>'s treat (<i>again</i>) so we were all ecstatic because we have a saying here that "<i>The food always tastes so much better when it's free</i>". What a welcome treat <b><a href="https://www.michaelshut.com/2020/01/more-about-singer-songwriter-carlo-david.html" target="_blank">Carlo</a></b>! XD #NumbaOne</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNSzhQYW1R4/X9Cd20JyOBI/AAAAAAAAFAQ/ZA0ryjNWi-om93_hV7uijBOVHSl2s_TZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Samgyupsalamat%2Brates.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Samgyupsalamat rates" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNSzhQYW1R4/X9Cd20JyOBI/AAAAAAAAFAQ/ZA0ryjNWi-om93_hV7uijBOVHSl2s_TZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Samgyupsalamat%2Brates.jpg" title="Samgyupsalamat rates" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Samgyupsalamat rates</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">They had this protocol that only three persons can share a grill so we have to split out. We were placed right next to each other's tables though but the distance is just quite hard to conquer. Don't worry, the interior is pretty neat plus the food will keep you company and busy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uLPtVktX-J4/X9Cky5QqUXI/AAAAAAAAFAc/LYumQM9NyaQUYwLXpu-TfV5b_q0PI5UNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/inside%2BSamgyupsalamat.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="inside Samgyupsalamat" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uLPtVktX-J4/X9Cky5QqUXI/AAAAAAAAFAc/LYumQM9NyaQUYwLXpu-TfV5b_q0PI5UNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/inside%2BSamgyupsalamat.jpg" title="inside Samgyupsalamat" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inside Samgyupsalamat</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And with that, we get right into the food! Well, I am not that savvy when it comes to the sides but I am digging them just by how they were being served. BUT, first things first.. The unlimited iced tea feature was heavenly to know! After those games? Man, I can drink liters of this.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u08PbDoxEuk/X9CmorwCLuI/AAAAAAAAFAo/fekqxKMpzBg4eWDX0TCPKCTEfKdZ-cABgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/unlimited%2Bdrinks.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="unlimited drinks" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u08PbDoxEuk/X9CmorwCLuI/AAAAAAAAFAo/fekqxKMpzBg4eWDX0TCPKCTEfKdZ-cABgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/unlimited%2Bdrinks.jpg" title="unlimited drinks" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">unlimited ice tea</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Their side dishes were composed of the following:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Fish cake</div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Marble potatoes</div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Pamoochim</div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Japchae</div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Kimchi</div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Radish</div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Onion</div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Denjang soup</div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Geran Jjim (<i>My favorite</i>)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Lettuce</div><div style="text-align: justify;">> Rice</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Op9RhqpihGs/X9Co2ftTMgI/AAAAAAAAFA0/yRC-lhVJktsprsCMDBGIjAdctUW6NNn6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/side%2Bdishes%2Bgroup%2B1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="side dishes group 1" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Op9RhqpihGs/X9Co2ftTMgI/AAAAAAAAFA0/yRC-lhVJktsprsCMDBGIjAdctUW6NNn6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/side%2Bdishes%2Bgroup%2B1.jpg" title="side dishes group 1" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">side dishes group 1</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Qks5fiTVqA/X9Co-yDoVLI/AAAAAAAAFA4/41kdUmG3fDQAUgt4qJgsSLY5rZraOtqTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/side%2Bdishes%2Bgroup%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="side dishes group 2" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Qks5fiTVqA/X9Co-yDoVLI/AAAAAAAAFA4/41kdUmG3fDQAUgt4qJgsSLY5rZraOtqTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/side%2Bdishes%2Bgroup%2B2.jpg" title="side dishes group 2" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">side dishes group 2</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c4ZbiDlr2Ow/X9C3-rZ88FI/AAAAAAAAFB4/PsbSUwwednYZ7zKP8gBdx4Dj8q9WSotuACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Geran%2BJjim.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="Geran Jjim" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c4ZbiDlr2Ow/X9C3-rZ88FI/AAAAAAAAFB4/PsbSUwwednYZ7zKP8gBdx4Dj8q9WSotuACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Geran%2BJjim.jpg" title="Geran Jjim" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Geran Jjim</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Geran Jjim caught me off guard that I was eating a lot of it making me feel full fast. But it was so tasty! Haha! I am actually interested to make my own version if given the time (<i>hehe</i>). Anyway, You can ask for different kinds of pork or beef (depending on what you paid for).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q6I9Hf5NKzc/X9CrveTmdsI/AAAAAAAAFBI/ZogyVutd2Jk5UGbZpsaoa5xnl42eYvVnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s533/meat%2Bselection.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Samguypsalamat meat selection" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q6I9Hf5NKzc/X9CrveTmdsI/AAAAAAAAFBI/ZogyVutd2Jk5UGbZpsaoa5xnl42eYvVnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/meat%2Bselection.jpg" title="Samguypsalamat meat selection" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">meat selection</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In our case, we tried almost every type of pork but the <b>Yangnyum Daepae</b> (<i>P3</i>) was a standout. Dae-pae (<i>P1</i>) was your ordinary bacon, Gochujang Samgyup (<i>P4</i>) was similar to Tocino (has more fat chunks compared to the regular bacon), while the Yangnyum Daepae or P3 was the marinated version of the P1. It has a little bit of spiciness but just the right amount to enjoy it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>P.S. It is the first photo above</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And yeah, I almost forgot. There is also cheese and gravy placed just above the grill so you can top them on your meat! I know, it's looking very bad now but oh it tastes so delicious. Lol. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VxFzvaKegFw/X9CvZ436YPI/AAAAAAAAFBU/VLXlWWE_xTQSLfDalxPZFtf1G4P22hUuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/cheese%2Band%2Bgravy%2Babove%2Bthe%2Bgrill.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="cheese and gravy above the grill" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VxFzvaKegFw/X9CvZ436YPI/AAAAAAAAFBU/VLXlWWE_xTQSLfDalxPZFtf1G4P22hUuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/cheese%2Band%2Bgravy%2Babove%2Bthe%2Bgrill.jpg" title="cheese and gravy above the grill" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cheese and gravy above the grill</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">All in all, it was a smooth experience for us. We were all ready to sleep after and take our afternoon naps. Haha! There were a lot of revelations for me especially on tasting their meats first hand VS my comparison to other brands plus my expectations, but, I am happy to tell you that all of them are positive. Good job. <b>Sampgyupsalamat</b>! I think I am ready for my next visit! Well, we are!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8P3gXPlXgaM/X9C1N3jE94I/AAAAAAAAFBs/m1x4AiXLEZMlwxRtIeQfj-m-qgAlH5Y6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/the%2Bgang.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Michael with the gang" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8P3gXPlXgaM/X9C1N3jE94I/AAAAAAAAFBs/m1x4AiXLEZMlwxRtIeQfj-m-qgAlH5Y6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/the%2Bgang.jpg" title="Michael with the gang" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the gang</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you want to see our actual visit, feel free to watch the video below.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/74KlgRlWIYM" width="320" youtube-src-id="74KlgRlWIYM"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">(If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74KlgRlWIYM" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;">Address: <b>74 Gen. Ordoñez Street, Marikina City</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Operating hours: <b>Monday</b><b> to Thursday, 11:00AM to 9:00PM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Friday</b><b> to Sunday, 11:00AM to 10:00PM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Contact no.: <b>277575090</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook fan page: <span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u>https://www.facebook.com/samgyupsalamatmarikina</u></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram page: <span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u>https://www.instagram.com/samgyupsalamatmarikina/</u></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eFjFJ6A4_ns/X9CxFjwKU8I/AAAAAAAAFBg/nYUUy0kq5p0an-Yr6TJv5JZFeEUbc2SGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Samgyupsalamat%2Blogo.jpg"><img alt="Samgyupsalamat logo" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eFjFJ6A4_ns/X9CxFjwKU8I/AAAAAAAAFBg/nYUUy0kq5p0an-Yr6TJv5JZFeEUbc2SGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Samgyupsalamat%2Blogo.jpg" title="Samgyupsalamat logo" /></a></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com1874 General Ordoñez Ave, Marikina, 1810 Metro Manila, Philippines14.646573 121.1125149-13.663660836178845 85.9562649 42.956806836178842 156.2687649tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-74653244406799474352021-02-09T12:30:00.003+08:002021-02-12T19:10:20.086+08:00Rustic Mornings by Isabelo review | Brunch, pastries, and coffee<p style="text-align: justify;">One of my favorite parts of the day is when I wake up with a good morning whether it maybe because of the good breakfast food, my good mood waking up, or maybe because of that peaceful vibe of nature around. What if I take you to a place that have it all, are you game?</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TGzVOZLPi0k/YCDVhAIgJcI/AAAAAAAAFJw/KrSeLKjmcB0UPDRbgMvVzeWihwWh125PgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/rustic%2Bvibe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rustic Mornings by Isabelo" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TGzVOZLPi0k/YCDVhAIgJcI/AAAAAAAAFJw/KrSeLKjmcB0UPDRbgMvVzeWihwWh125PgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/rustic%2Bvibe.jpg" title="Rustic Mornings by Isabelo" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">rustic but elegant</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Rustic Mornings by Isabelo</b> is the one that I am talking about. As a local in the city, they already have established this brand of being one of the unique must-try food places here in the area. Why not? They have this stand out theme of combining nature, simple architecture and great food all together.</div><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Let's start on the parking area. In here, you will already be welcomed by all these calming greens all around you. Pretty nice and spacious right?</div><span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYo4T14gzLw/YCDYfZRyv0I/AAAAAAAAFJ8/iOSncm7tl_Yb7qXfUa5deC7kDRaKicJSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/parking%2Barea.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="parking area" border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYo4T14gzLw/YCDYfZRyv0I/AAAAAAAAFJ8/iOSncm7tl_Yb7qXfUa5deC7kDRaKicJSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/parking%2Barea.jpg" title="parking area" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">parking area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And since its pandemic, of course, proper protocol for hygiene and logging of information for contact tracing is implemented before going inside. And by the way, there are hand sanitizers scattered in the area if you feel like sanitizing again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-epItcpXhXgU/YCDZd6ZoBZI/AAAAAAAAFKE/oS5LSZ-MyO4wCamqTXd9Mu00wTkkUvrsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/sanitizer.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="hand sanitizer" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-epItcpXhXgU/YCDZd6ZoBZI/AAAAAAAAFKE/oS5LSZ-MyO4wCamqTXd9Mu00wTkkUvrsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/sanitizer.jpg" title="hand sanitizer" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hand sanitizer</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PqfLclAOu6w/YCDZlo_uzYI/AAAAAAAAFKM/p9trYL_yUhgUy4KP6p3WizOnCalCDHQ4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/contact%2Btracing%2Bsheet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="contact tracing sheet" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PqfLclAOu6w/YCDZlo_uzYI/AAAAAAAAFKM/p9trYL_yUhgUy4KP6p3WizOnCalCDHQ4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/contact%2Btracing%2Bsheet.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="contact tracing sheet" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">contact tracing sheet</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PqfLclAOu6w/YCDZlo_uzYI/AAAAAAAAFKM/p9trYL_yUhgUy4KP6p3WizOnCalCDHQ4gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/contact%2Btracing%2Bsheet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, we went here to have a good breakfast before mom goes to work so its actually a breakfast date with thy parents. I guess they are popular with the couples and families who want to have that quality time along with the rustic vibe the place offers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And indeed, they won't disappoint as per what they have known for. Simple, nature-ish and peaceful vibe is what you get.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MX8fGXuIhXw/YCDcSOldJJI/AAAAAAAAFKg/L7KLt0ZDuZURHPmEb2BoN887EDe6leJMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/rustic%2Bvibe%2Bindeed.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="rustic indeed" border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MX8fGXuIhXw/YCDcSOldJJI/AAAAAAAAFKg/L7KLt0ZDuZURHPmEb2BoN887EDe6leJMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/rustic%2Bvibe%2Bindeed.jpg" title="rustic indeed" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">rustic indeed</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can choose to dine-in or dine-out literally. First, the outdoor dining places. If you want to eat along with the plants, they have many tables and chairs ready for you to sit beside them breathing in the fresh air they produce.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are a certified "<i>plantito</i>" or "<i>plantita</i>", I bet you'll prefer around this area because of the refreshing temperature the area sustain.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGk2_Bl2Txk/YCDftSVz6mI/AAAAAAAAFKs/p4eBD9qHpxEp1hiTYLsSTSdnRsFgyrj9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/outdoor%2Bdining%2Barea%2B1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="outdoor rustic dining 1" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGk2_Bl2Txk/YCDftSVz6mI/AAAAAAAAFKs/p4eBD9qHpxEp1hiTYLsSTSdnRsFgyrj9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/outdoor%2Bdining%2Barea%2B1.jpg" title="outdoor rustic dining 1" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">its colorful and the set-up is cute</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HYkXQeCBElk/YCDf7jg6HgI/AAAAAAAAFKw/yosytzxUfdEpbjcpR-pcKeZcugOo7-HDACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/outdoor%2Bdining%2Barea%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="outdoor rustic dining 2" border="0" data-original-height="395" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HYkXQeCBElk/YCDf7jg6HgI/AAAAAAAAFKw/yosytzxUfdEpbjcpR-pcKeZcugOo7-HDACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/outdoor%2Bdining%2Barea%2B2.jpg" title="outdoor rustic dining 2" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">very homey</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YiNVUqwK0zM/YCDga5RN86I/AAAAAAAAFK8/PvSSiwCJHz8IU8yWNzurfFk1gP_FJmXHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/planty%2Bdining%2Barea.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="outdoor rustic dining 3" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YiNVUqwK0zM/YCDga5RN86I/AAAAAAAAFK8/PvSSiwCJHz8IU8yWNzurfFk1gP_FJmXHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/planty%2Bdining%2Barea.jpg" title="outdoor rustic dining 3" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">garden or forest</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">For the ones who like it indoors, don't you worry as they also have a pretty nice place that might be a little extra with what you have initially expected. This rustic, classic, yet elegant looking dine-in room. Would you look at that. I can feel the time rewinding here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GN0zbh4tv0w/YCDkQMo4fLI/AAAAAAAAFLM/pVafrRqIfNI9oINTVtHezbE1cVNfDiTswCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/rustic%2Bindoor%2Barea.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="indoor rustic dining" border="0" data-original-height="310" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GN0zbh4tv0w/YCDkQMo4fLI/AAAAAAAAFLM/pVafrRqIfNI9oINTVtHezbE1cVNfDiTswCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/rustic%2Bindoor%2Barea.jpg" title="indoor rustic dining" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">what year is it again?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v8rxCFXIJfE/YCEoTgLqVcI/AAAAAAAAFME/WEeD6nZGarg3TWt1qsUEjMoXbfX1x-v4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/rustic%2Bindoor%2Bdining%2Bplace.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="rustic indoor dining place" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v8rxCFXIJfE/YCEoTgLqVcI/AAAAAAAAFME/WEeD6nZGarg3TWt1qsUEjMoXbfX1x-v4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/rustic%2Bindoor%2Bdining%2Bplace.jpg" title="rustic indoor dining place" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">so neat</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBLIigGpkBw/YCDklcS7kEI/AAAAAAAAFLY/4zk4E1fvU7I4TkmLgJHpAYpMRHbZAH9dQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/rustic%2Bmorning%2B%2Bindoor%2Btable.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="rustic indoor table set-up" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OBLIigGpkBw/YCDklcS7kEI/AAAAAAAAFLY/4zk4E1fvU7I4TkmLgJHpAYpMRHbZAH9dQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/rustic%2Bmorning%2B%2Bindoor%2Btable.jpg" title="rustic indoor table set-up" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">coffee or tea?</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Guess where we sat? None of the above. There is still this place that is in between their indoor and their outdoor areas which is this semi outdoor back area where more of their rustic decors can be found. Aside from the transparent ceiling where the sun lights the area, classic paintings, adorable hanging blanket of sea shells and colorful various bottle containers will surround you here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iGer07nvRLE/YCDqa7cEMpI/AAAAAAAAFLk/wbPA7m1rGhYgOeK6m8B79rKWMS2qhAQmACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/semi%2Boutdoor%2Brustic%2Bdining.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="semi outdoor rustic dining" border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iGer07nvRLE/YCDqa7cEMpI/AAAAAAAAFLk/wbPA7m1rGhYgOeK6m8B79rKWMS2qhAQmACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/semi%2Boutdoor%2Brustic%2Bdining.jpg" title="semi outdoor rustic dining" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bon appetit</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can actually consider visiting here a total experience, really. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now for the food. Since they serve breakfast and lunch (<i>thus the word brunch was created</i>), their menu covers the all-day breakfast, pizza, pasta, salad, different types of coffee and sandwiches, frappes and milkshakes, to even soups.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hopefully sharing their current menu here will help you a lot about what to get when you visit.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t6kJAVJlw4s/YCD3BljpaRI/AAAAAAAAFLw/qrckm1CrhKkL91StMeEVz5DEbuZHlVEsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1067/rustic%2Bmornings%2Bmenu%2B1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="rustic mornings menu 1" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t6kJAVJlw4s/YCD3BljpaRI/AAAAAAAAFLw/qrckm1CrhKkL91StMeEVz5DEbuZHlVEsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/rustic%2Bmornings%2Bmenu%2B1.jpg" title="rustic mornings menu 1" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">menu page 1</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e7USUGKacNg/YCD3MlToS3I/AAAAAAAAFL0/v7Xm26KHrS07iqf1j-G3XzZI8Elg0QFXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1067/rustic%2Bmornings%2Bmenu%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="rustic mornings menu 2" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e7USUGKacNg/YCD3MlToS3I/AAAAAAAAFL0/v7Xm26KHrS07iqf1j-G3XzZI8Elg0QFXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/rustic%2Bmornings%2Bmenu%2B2.jpg" title="rustic mornings menu 2" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">menu page 2</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My mom ordered the <b>no. 23</b> as she calls it which is one of the <u>breakfast platters</u>. The meal consists of a slice of waffle, some breaded chicken, and salad. The serving is pretty generous and it's not their first time eating here so its a good sign for Rustic Morning that they are doing something right. 1 point! Haha!</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TpXMS7D7H5Q/YCEqFjB36oI/AAAAAAAAFMQ/kIIcS_GHY8U6TclllbOlqklZfga45T1bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/waffle%252C%2Bbreaded%2Bchicken%252C%2Band%2Bsalad.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="waffle, breaded chicken, and salad" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TpXMS7D7H5Q/YCEqFjB36oI/AAAAAAAAFMQ/kIIcS_GHY8U6TclllbOlqklZfga45T1bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/waffle%252C%2Bbreaded%2Bchicken%252C%2Band%2Bsalad.jpg" title="waffle, breaded chicken, and salad" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">breakfast platter no. 23</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">For thy father, its the undying<i> <u>tocino rice meal</u></i> under their <u>Filipino favorites</u> <b>no. 02</b>. A favorite indeed still picking this among all the choices. lol! And, he even ate some of it already before I took this picture thus explaining the destroyed rice. Haha! Gutom na siya ihh! Well, I really can't blame him about his choices because if I were to eat that time as well, I would have chosen some of the meals with bacon and that chocolate waffle! Man, I suddenly craved for some. lol! Too bad I was with them because something needs to be done about my teeth.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gkvGcEt1G38/YCEr2GObDlI/AAAAAAAAFMc/W1zXi3-IbT4F-UG-Ruy0PUZWtA4rzxh9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/tocino%2Bmeal.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="tocino rice meal" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gkvGcEt1G38/YCEr2GObDlI/AAAAAAAAFMc/W1zXi3-IbT4F-UG-Ruy0PUZWtA4rzxh9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/tocino%2Bmeal.jpg" title="tocino rice meal" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tocino rice meal</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, if you are looking for some "<i>new</i>" places to eat at with a different vibe, Rustic Mornings should be on your list. Besides, there are still some items on that menu that must be experienced. Who knows, we might see each other there at the same time. Will we?! I bet!</div><div><br /></div><div>Feel free to watch the video below as per our visit to the establishment. Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AE3r7gMOKRQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="AE3r7gMOKRQ"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">(If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE3r7gMOKRQ" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;">Address: 11<span style="text-align: justify;"><b> Isabelo Mendoza Street, San Roque</b></span><b>, Marikina City</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Operating hours: <b>Monday to Sunday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Contact nos.:<b> 425-8610, 681-2461 or 0917-700-5810</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Email:<b> <a href="mailto:angela@rusticmornings.com" target="_blank">angela@rusticmornings.com</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Web page: <b><a href="https://www.rusticmornings.com/" target="_blank">https://www.rusticmornings.com/</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook fan page: <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RusticMornings" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RusticMornings</a></b><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u></u></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram page: <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rusticmornings/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rusticmornings/</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZbQr7gkaR0g/YCEv1PpKEMI/AAAAAAAAFMo/MzCxMWsD9AwiVeRAIgGHVa52HIdoq83nQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Rustic%2BMornings%2Blogo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rustic Mornings logo" border="0" data-original-height="327" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZbQr7gkaR0g/YCEv1PpKEMI/AAAAAAAAFMo/MzCxMWsD9AwiVeRAIgGHVa52HIdoq83nQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Rustic%2BMornings%2Blogo.jpg" title="Rustic Mornings logo" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com1811 Isabelo Mendoza Street, Marikina, 1801 Metro Manila, Philippines14.6290742 121.0958811-13.681159636178846 85.9396311 42.939308036178844 156.25213109999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-84827437854861784142021-02-07T18:27:00.005+08:002021-02-12T20:03:15.803+08:00Happythirstday Marikina review | Bubble tea and lemon<p style="text-align: justify;">As we all go through this pandemic, delivering food has never been this needed. And good thing I found them where we enjoyed our favorite snacks like milk teas and pizzas be delivered in just one order away thru a super convenient medium. Find out more regarding my review about them here:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IjmDkQuSdM4/YB-JyUglh2I/AAAAAAAAFII/jyC-3RX0d8c-BEIrmfk6dasBHgKNfkJmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/shawarma%2Bpizza.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="shawarma pizza" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IjmDkQuSdM4/YB-JyUglh2I/AAAAAAAAFII/jyC-3RX0d8c-BEIrmfk6dasBHgKNfkJmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/shawarma%2Bpizza.jpg" title="shawarma pizza" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">10" shawarma pizza for only <b>P149</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span><br /><a name='more'></a></span><span><br /></span></div><div>The establishment's name is <b>Happythirstday Marikina</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I actually stumbled across them through my social media and was curious enough to check out some of their products. Well, they are just near from where we are and I think that is one of the best things if you do your homework regarding social media marketing, make sure to target the ones who are in your vicinity.</div><span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Moving along, just like the situation regarding my <b><a href="https://www.michaelshut.com/2021/01/dks-east-108-diner-marikina-retro.html" target="_blank">DKS East 108 Diner</a></b> <b>review</b>, we needed some food for our family prayer meeting and I was again assigned to buy some pizza. Thus, fast-forwarding time led me to order at Happythirstday Marikina.<span><!--more--></span></div><span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-85HQd4twWmk/YB-QxvmmeVI/AAAAAAAAFIU/QZbygAFZifAoHvWenECmWKVQ4elp-Jx1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Happy%2BThirstday%2Bstore.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Happythirstday store" border="0" data-original-height="362" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-85HQd4twWmk/YB-QxvmmeVI/AAAAAAAAFIU/QZbygAFZifAoHvWenECmWKVQ4elp-Jx1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Happy%2BThirstday%2Bstore.jpg" title="Happythirstday store" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happythirstday physical store</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can simply place your order via messaging them thru their Facebook fan page or if you want, you can choose to visit their physical store at <u>464 J.P. Rizal Street, Sto. Niño corner Malanday</u> just across from the Kowloon house and near the St Victoria hospital.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since they are just near us, I visited their physical store and ordered the following:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shawarma pizza - <b>P149</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Meaty supreme - <b>P139</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Smokey bacon - <b>P139</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For a total of <b>P427</b> (<i>cash on delivery as the payment method</i>) for 3 pcs. of 10" thin-crust pizzas. Not bad, right? But what's great here is that they deliver it for <u>FREE</u> if you are within their 2 km. radius. Now, that's a deal!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, since I am a milk tea guy, I wouldn't let that milk tea opportunity pass by, I got one and tried the <u>pearl milk tea regular</u>. It was pretty decent for your <b>P49</b>. <i>Pwede na pang tawid ng craving!</i> <i>Haha!</i> And to be honest, it has been quite a while now since my last milk tea so I don't know if that affects anything.. But yeah, I still enjoyed it and it looks good, <i>may pa-brown sugar effect din sa baba</i>. <i>Hehe</i>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hog4HP_t1rY/YB-U9MUVTNI/AAAAAAAAFIg/Vi90mfqt9hovVP1wbg0Q9IphdQvZcz2twCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/pearl%2Bmilk%2Btea%2Bregular.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="pearl milk tea regular" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hog4HP_t1rY/YB-U9MUVTNI/AAAAAAAAFIg/Vi90mfqt9hovVP1wbg0Q9IphdQvZcz2twCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/pearl%2Bmilk%2Btea%2Bregular.jpg" title="pearl milk tea regular" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pearl milk tea regular</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I noted the delivery to be around <u>7:00 PM</u>. The order came a bit late (<i>30 mins. after 7</i>) but at least it did arrive before we finish the meeting so it was saved by the bell. And I totally understand them as I noticed they got a lot of orders when I visited (<i>which is a great sign for them that they are doing something nice</i>) so I kind of thought that it might happen but hopefully their service will get better in time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, anyway, are you guys ready to see the other pizzas? I am firing away!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uoR3j5oZ4CI/YB-boKJTcdI/AAAAAAAAFIs/0tVGhvOmmDMX3XN_ErdnLZ-11Guq16s1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/boxes%2Bof%2Bpizza.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="boxes of pizza" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uoR3j5oZ4CI/YB-boKJTcdI/AAAAAAAAFIs/0tVGhvOmmDMX3XN_ErdnLZ-11Guq16s1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/boxes%2Bof%2Bpizza.jpg" title="boxes of pizza" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">boxes of pizza</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--dMy_1jiJIw/YB-ciwV1vOI/AAAAAAAAFI0/SlfE-WJksPQJJFkTpr8UX4wXDalbckByQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/shawarma%2Bpizza.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="shawarma pizza" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--dMy_1jiJIw/YB-ciwV1vOI/AAAAAAAAFI0/SlfE-WJksPQJJFkTpr8UX4wXDalbckByQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/shawarma%2Bpizza.jpg" title="shawarma pizza" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">shawarma pizza</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9XHYnvEFBEM/YB-cmQBCesI/AAAAAAAAFI4/5nnnLLuppPsVhhDkWhkZAo5fL8NC8vCSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/smokey%2Bbacon.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="smokey bacon pizza" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9XHYnvEFBEM/YB-cmQBCesI/AAAAAAAAFI4/5nnnLLuppPsVhhDkWhkZAo5fL8NC8vCSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/smokey%2Bbacon.jpg" title="smokey bacon pizza" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">smokey bacon pizza</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ddxJyTMbrb4/YB-cp1xb2LI/AAAAAAAAFI8/yT66PRFGLhUivneYOWulAHjCRwA6AYLIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/meaty%2Bsupreme.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="meaty supreme pizza" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ddxJyTMbrb4/YB-cp1xb2LI/AAAAAAAAFI8/yT66PRFGLhUivneYOWulAHjCRwA6AYLIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/meaty%2Bsupreme.jpg" title="meaty supreme pizza" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">meaty supreme pizza</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">They all tasted pretty awesome but the shawarma pizza was the best. I would recommend you guys trying that one first. I was actually trying to order one of their other pizzas in mind which was the signature supreme one with the bell peppers and pepperoni but yeah, maybe next time. And just to remind you guys that we availed them for less than <b>$3 </b>or <b>P150 each </b><u>with no delivery fee</u>, I would say it's a must-try especially for my fellow <i>Marikeños</i>. They are actually a party-saver this pandemic, really.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And to give you a glimpse about some of their other offerings here's their current menu:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F51KMS_0alE/YB-hn6XNfjI/AAAAAAAAFJQ/0O6_1Lvhpe8AM09Fy60DgfqCuanBDDiNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Happythirstday%2Bmenu%2B1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Happythirstday menu 1" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F51KMS_0alE/YB-hn6XNfjI/AAAAAAAAFJQ/0O6_1Lvhpe8AM09Fy60DgfqCuanBDDiNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Happythirstday%2Bmenu%2B1.jpg" title="Happythirstday menu 1" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happythirstday Marikina menu 1</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yVy1BdXWlao/YB-htDXDxNI/AAAAAAAAFJU/WvLbAEb4fl4CDi5QDOOxpwEwO4dtxLiHACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Happythirstday%2Bmenu%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Happythirstday menu 2" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yVy1BdXWlao/YB-htDXDxNI/AAAAAAAAFJU/WvLbAEb4fl4CDi5QDOOxpwEwO4dtxLiHACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Happythirstday%2Bmenu%2B2.jpg" title="Happythirstday menu 2" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happythirstday Marikina menu 2</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, you are seeing it right, they serve and deliver flavored chicken wings too which might be my next target, lol. It was nice discovering them during times like these where food options are quite limited and they are the ones who adjust and adapt. Besides, supporting small businesses has never been this crucial too so I suggest you to do the same.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Here's a short video as per my visit to their physical store:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qdv1Q4GkIaY" width="320" youtube-src-id="qdv1Q4GkIaY"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">(If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdv1Q4GkIaY" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Address: <span style="text-align: justify;"><b>464 J.P. Rizal street, Sto. Niño corner </b></span><b>Malanday, Marikina City</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Operating hours: <b>Monday to Sunday, 11:00AM to 12:00MN</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook fan page: <span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HtdMarikina/">https://www.facebook.com/HtdMarikina/</a></u></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7IpCnDNbrs8/YB-jmw0JqDI/AAAAAAAAFJk/88jXTGtPcqgwwV9dBE8S3GO265mWeRangCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/Happythirstday%2Blogo.jpg"><img alt="Happythirstday logo" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7IpCnDNbrs8/YB-jmw0JqDI/AAAAAAAAFJk/88jXTGtPcqgwwV9dBE8S3GO265mWeRangCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Happythirstday%2Blogo.jpg" title="Happythirstday logo" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com18464 J. P. Rizal St, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila, Philippines14.6417283 121.0941976-13.668505536178845 85.9379476 42.95196213617885 156.2504476tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-69193819644479631742021-01-30T17:41:00.006+08:002021-02-12T19:10:46.636+08:00DKS East 108 Diner Marikina | Relive the retro in you<p style="text-align: justify;">It seems being "<i>instragrammable</i>" for places nowadays became a subtle requirement, especially for business establishments to attract customers when focusing on the millennial population. The act of sharing on social media now became the language for people to see and know if it is worth visiting or not, well.. initially. Accidentally, I found this nice place and the story goes like this..</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hbjUid1_1HA/YBKOicXzLfI/AAAAAAAAFGA/EYIfwF-aDW8U3Mm3NcHLDwiSA5IQ6osegCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/east%2B108%2Bdiner%2Bwide.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="east 108 diner interior" border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hbjUid1_1HA/YBKOicXzLfI/AAAAAAAAFGA/EYIfwF-aDW8U3Mm3NcHLDwiSA5IQ6osegCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/east%2B108%2Bdiner%2Bwide.jpg" title="east 108 diner interior" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inside east 108 diner</td></tr></tbody></table><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We have a family gathering (a <i>prayer meeting to be exact</i>) with a small farewell happening for a cousin that day. I was assigned to order a pizza to an established and well-known pizza parlor already but I remember on stumbling on my online news feed a new (for me lol) food place which I was very interested to visit. Good thing they offer a pizza promo which I ended up ordering for the family. It was <b>P500 </b>for 3 pcs. of 12" pizzas. Well, it was surely a more affordable option but of course, the taste would make the difference.</div><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The diner's name is <b>DKS</b> <b>East 108 Diner</b>. And I can't believe they are just located literally a few meters away from our house (<i>lol</i>). What's up, neighbors!?</div><span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyway, they actually serve a lot of food variety inside which includes from your all day breakfast meals, rice meals, different kinds of pasta, sizzlings, to even your favorite drinks of cocktails and wines. I already have my eyes on their <u>unlimited chicken wings promo</u> rated at <b>P248</b> per person but for now, its all about the pizza. So before entering the establishment, of course, first things first, sanitation, temperature check, and logging in of identification is required for contact tracing and safety purposes as we go through this pandemic season.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kv50TZwvko8/YBKUkOEpRwI/AAAAAAAAFGM/Tj5zCuersvwfdA2gx_ke7rx76qWKwOmDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/pandemic%2Bprotocol.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="pandemic protocol" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kv50TZwvko8/YBKUkOEpRwI/AAAAAAAAFGM/Tj5zCuersvwfdA2gx_ke7rx76qWKwOmDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/pandemic%2Bprotocol.jpg" title="pandemic protocol" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pandemic protocol</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The retro vibe will surely welcome you as it offer things to as early as the time of the <u>50s</u>. See old things like the early tele-radio, old ringing clock, and more things to even like a jukebox themed sound system. Why do they have that? Its because their stage is an open mic for anyone who would like to sing. Just make sure you sound good because as far as my personal experience, I can hear their amplified music clearly which means everyone will hear your voice clear as day. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qu0m_43q4UI/YBKXbeGQeHI/AAAAAAAAFGY/bJ7KMUFMkfcoJ5vkZRv2Iil9INntYxUVACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/retro%2Bvibe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="retro vibe" border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qu0m_43q4UI/YBKXbeGQeHI/AAAAAAAAFGY/bJ7KMUFMkfcoJ5vkZRv2Iil9INntYxUVACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/retro%2Bvibe.jpg" title="retro vibe" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">retro theme</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Its actually a plus for me that they are located on the <u>2nd floor of the E and J building</u> here along the highway of J.P. Rizal. It makes the place more relaxing and spacious. Reserve that edge seat for me please! Haha!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5oBHlIs3gag/YBKasfNgiNI/AAAAAAAAFGk/sRTSHQBs3wko24e5VER4jgGgbNFm0OwgACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/dining%2Barea.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="dining area" border="0" data-original-height="355" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5oBHlIs3gag/YBKasfNgiNI/AAAAAAAAFGk/sRTSHQBs3wko24e5VER4jgGgbNFm0OwgACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/dining%2Barea.jpg" title="dining area" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dining area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now back to the pizza. After an hour, I went back to get it and was excited to bring it home. I even forgot my bike on my way back. lol. Nonetheless, I present you this P500 worth of steaming dough.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LtWaRWVkoTQ/YBKxlfZyB8I/AAAAAAAAFGw/mp9Rm-rH8XMV3nhk56T403JVc49wfB7XQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/3%2Bboxes%2Bof%2Bpizza.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="3 boxes of pizza" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LtWaRWVkoTQ/YBKxlfZyB8I/AAAAAAAAFGw/mp9Rm-rH8XMV3nhk56T403JVc49wfB7XQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3%2Bboxes%2Bof%2Bpizza.jpg" title="3 boxes of pizza" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 boxes of pizza for P500</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">And to the delight of my family especially my mother, it was <u>thin crust,</u> colorful, and the amount of serving is pretty nice. The edges were narrow which means the bigger portion was the actual pizza itself (<i>I hope you are getting this lol</i>).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0RGSkohYfdM/YBK0B004g_I/AAAAAAAAFG8/ILNufMhSVVAho1c6FsBbuSidJReEc6EcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/garlic%2Band%2Bshrimp%2Bpizza.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="garlic and shrimp pizza" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0RGSkohYfdM/YBK0B004g_I/AAAAAAAAFG8/ILNufMhSVVAho1c6FsBbuSidJReEc6EcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/garlic%2Band%2Bshrimp%2Bpizza.jpg" title="garlic and shrimp pizza" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">garlic and shrimp pizza</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zs21LgkRVW0/YBK0MWhJd4I/AAAAAAAAFHA/58R5WQw_D0EU_mtK3ABxv8hMTgGVx-SoACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/ham%2Band%2Bcheese%2Bpizza.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="ham and cheese pizza" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zs21LgkRVW0/YBK0MWhJd4I/AAAAAAAAFHA/58R5WQw_D0EU_mtK3ABxv8hMTgGVx-SoACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/ham%2Band%2Bcheese%2Bpizza.jpg" title="ham and cheese pizza" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ham and cheese</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wz94Ht0x82U/YBK0Vy9TQ2I/AAAAAAAAFHE/3R5poMOZhy8ogr6XgQseD5plKsZE8ZxxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/longganisa%2Bpizza.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="longganisa pizza" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wz94Ht0x82U/YBK0Vy9TQ2I/AAAAAAAAFHE/3R5poMOZhy8ogr6XgQseD5plKsZE8ZxxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/longganisa%2Bpizza.jpg" title="longganisa pizza" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">longganisa</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The garlic and shrimp pizza was the first one to disappear and also got the greatest feedback among the given from thy family. They all asked where we bought it and now they know. And since we are all living in a compound-like home, it seems I will be seeing more of these either here or us going there. lol.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">P500 for these 3 treats is a great deal. And this is just one of their current pizza offers.. They have a ton there bundled perfectly for groups and more deal offerings which is a combination of their menu. Hopefully, I can try their <u>unlimited chicken wings</u> soon and get more pictures there to show you how IG-worthy it is! I will update this post when given the chance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>P.S. They turn their night lights inside starting at 6:00 PM so if you want to get those Instagram-worthy photos, visit them around that time. Please bear with my selfie as I only visited them at the last minute - nakapambahay ang lolo niyo haha!</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aa7EG8agJn4/YBK6DWzSekI/AAAAAAAAFHU/zj7OxNKCyEI7B03a8Ak6NjrtEMrI4-IrACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Michael%2Bat%2BEast%2B108%2BDiner.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Michael at East 108 Diner" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aa7EG8agJn4/YBK6DWzSekI/AAAAAAAAFHU/zj7OxNKCyEI7B03a8Ak6NjrtEMrI4-IrACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Michael%2Bat%2BEast%2B108%2BDiner.jpg" title="Michael at East 108 Diner" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">present!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><div>By the way, feel free to call them for <b>advance orders</b> and/or <b>pick-up, </b>it is possible using the given numbers below. For more of DKS East 108 Diner, visit their Facebook fan page below.</div><div><br /></div><div>Feel free to watch this video below as per my short visit to their place:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8jLEXJ1_bFk" width="320" youtube-src-id="8jLEXJ1_bFk"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">(If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jLEXJ1_bFk" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Address: <b>721 J.P. Rizal St. E&J bldg. Lamuan - Malanday, Marikina City</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Operating hours: <b>Monday to Sunday, 10:00AM to 11:00PM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Contact no.:<b> 0951-181-0558</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Email: <b><a href="mailto:dkseast108@gmail.com">dkseast108@gmail.com</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook fan page: <span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DKSEAST108/">https://www.facebook.com/DKSEAST108/</a></u></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCSp0_qCoBQ/YBK_90sNPwI/AAAAAAAAFHg/0rzq5oK3xIA-nph9H423CghHWFJN8MlXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/east%2B108%2Bdiner%2Blogo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="dks east 108 diner logo" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCSp0_qCoBQ/YBK_90sNPwI/AAAAAAAAFHg/0rzq5oK3xIA-nph9H423CghHWFJN8MlXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/east%2B108%2Bdiner%2Blogo.jpg" title="dks east 108 diner logo" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com20721, 1800 J. P. Rizal St, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila, Philippines14.6475429 121.0970211-17.628146963545589 85.9407711 46.923232763545585 156.2532711tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-2775379415130117222021-01-03T18:56:00.002+08:002021-02-12T19:04:59.061+08:00Hong Kong | 5 things to experience when in Hong Kong<p style="text-align: justify;">What do you do (<i>or plan to do</i>) when you go to Hong Kong? Most people I know associate the country with shopping and food trip, well, that is the usual case most of the time especially for the people who already flies back and forth there. But if it is your first time going, there are some places and activities I suggest not missing.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p><span style="color: red;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aaek6tKv26A/X4KGx2b2NQI/AAAAAAAAExc/UEwkRzeiJPkuHcLUvCiHnnAcNi85IgzEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Hong%2BKong%2BDisney%2Bcastle.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hong Kong Disney castle" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aaek6tKv26A/X4KGx2b2NQI/AAAAAAAAExc/UEwkRzeiJPkuHcLUvCiHnnAcNi85IgzEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Hong%2BKong%2BDisney%2Bcastle.jpg" title="Hong Kong Disney castle" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Disney castle<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: red;"><br /></span><p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><b>1. Hong Kong Disneyland</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Of course, first in the list is the "<i>happiest place on earth</i>". Whoever is with you, this place will always bring magic maybe just in different forms on how you'll see it. Enjoy the family-friendly rides, exciting roller-coasters, stunning and colorful parades, to even world-class shows that will brighten up not only your imaginations but as well as your reality. Besides, meeting your childhood heroes or icons you look up to growing up is always exciting, right? Who would not want that?!</p><span><!--more--></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iLtGtiGq8UE/X4KhVFW6OnI/AAAAAAAAExo/JOADvbc86vYLFDPMYmqlnSqZ5WKE4vDdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Hong%2BKong%2BDisneyland.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Disneyland Hong Kong" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iLtGtiGq8UE/X4KhVFW6OnI/AAAAAAAAExo/JOADvbc86vYLFDPMYmqlnSqZ5WKE4vDdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Hong%2BKong%2BDisneyland.jpg" title="Disneyland Hong Kong" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">walking in Disneyland</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Just make sure you are ready for long walks as the park is humongous and a lot of patience when the queue lines become quite a bit extensive.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I am actually amazed at how consistent they are when it comes to being present even in other countries. Visiting <u>Disneyland Anaheim</u> at <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/10/short-los-angeles-trip-few-things-to-do.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles, California</a></b>, everything is carbon copied except for some specialty rides but the rest is the same. You will be going out of the park after with the same experience just like everybody else in the world.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tfLosYTcsXE/X4KjLwz1D9I/AAAAAAAAEx0/BrNSyQRsnbYjRM3jxA89sO5JPKipYEGCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Space%2Bmountain%2Bride.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="space mountain ride" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tfLosYTcsXE/X4KjLwz1D9I/AAAAAAAAEx0/BrNSyQRsnbYjRM3jxA89sO5JPKipYEGCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Space%2Bmountain%2Bride.jpg" title="space mountain ride" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">poker face at Space Mountain (<i>sorry guys! Gia and I ruined this</i>)</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p><u>Hollywood hotel</u> (near Disney area)</p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wuskdmGcPP0/X4KmkHBvAkI/AAAAAAAAEyA/jHqAfE48a1A9Iv2536bJgU37DSqocDCuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Hollywood%2Bhotel.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hollywood hotel" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wuskdmGcPP0/X4KmkHBvAkI/AAAAAAAAEyA/jHqAfE48a1A9Iv2536bJgU37DSqocDCuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Hollywood%2Bhotel.jpg" title="Hollywood hotel" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hollywood hotel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the most convenient ways to maximize your Disneyland experience is by staying at one of its official hotels (<i>especially if you have your tickets that last for more than a day</i>). It is very much accessible as it has its own schedule of service going to the park and back. And since the theme park has its own train station, it is included in the service schedule making it a great choice for convenience.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>P.S. I remember waking up here feeling ultra cold the first morning (lol)</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><u>Disney train</u></p><p><u><br /></u></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W5xf90X3STw/X4Kq7J9_ozI/AAAAAAAAEyM/cLXAlsll0TgQ9gOw7MRtl6INnE6bTqv_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Disney%2Btrain.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Disney train" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W5xf90X3STw/X4Kq7J9_ozI/AAAAAAAAEyM/cLXAlsll0TgQ9gOw7MRtl6INnE6bTqv_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Disney%2Btrain.jpg" title="Disney train" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inside Disney train</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Of course, you cannot miss this Disney train experience. Yes, they have their own train line which is the only way going to and going out of the theme park. It's just so cool once you see and ride it in person because it builds up the excitement that you are near the "<i>happiest place on earth</i>". #sunnybay #sunnybaystation</p><p><br /></p><p><b>2. Ocean Park</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If Disney is too basic for you, then try Ocean Park. This park is more inclined to the adrenaline junkies out there (like me!) who are very much into heights and are looking for some higher level of excitement.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q9Yl1dSf4RA/X4KvoatKs5I/AAAAAAAAEyk/F08ml7rT82Ex-7MoTjMOzn2Zs_AxrCQswCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Ocean%2BPark%2BAdventure.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ocean Park Hong Kong" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q9Yl1dSf4RA/X4KvoatKs5I/AAAAAAAAEyk/F08ml7rT82Ex-7MoTjMOzn2Zs_AxrCQswCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Ocean%2BPark%2BAdventure.jpg" title="Ocean Park Hong Kong" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ocean Park Hong Kong</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Aside from hundreds of stairs and escalators to traverse (<i>lol</i>), you'll find here heart dropping rides and upside-down looping roller-coasters. But don't worry, there are also family-friendly attractions here like some water animal shows, gigantic aquariums, and one of their highlighted areas which they call the <u>south pole</u> where resident penguins are found.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iAvvzSqM_NY/X4O9HduZyYI/AAAAAAAAEzY/Sk9m5e0x-1Yt2NtrSxfd1Rmopr4c2RPqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/wild%2Bwest%2Bmine%2Btrain.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="wild west mine train" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iAvvzSqM_NY/X4O9HduZyYI/AAAAAAAAEzY/Sk9m5e0x-1Yt2NtrSxfd1Rmopr4c2RPqgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/wild%2Bwest%2Bmine%2Btrain.jpg" title="wild west mine train" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">wild west mine train (<i>yes dem? haha!</i>)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><u>Cable car ride</u></p><p><u><br /></u></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CrkqaooFkew/X4K3PvtWpJI/AAAAAAAAEy0/F13HsZeTguQPpZCUotruZe6wJrJQfytzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/cable%2Bcar.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cable car ride" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CrkqaooFkew/X4K3PvtWpJI/AAAAAAAAEy0/F13HsZeTguQPpZCUotruZe6wJrJQfytzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/cable%2Bcar.jpg" title="Cable car ride" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heights it is<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">If Disneyland has its own train station, then Ocean park has its own cable car line. You have to ride this because around 60% of the theme park is located on the other side of the land. And on that part is where all the actions happen, by actions I mean the extreme rides. And do note, that part of the land has an overlooking view of the South China Sea. You have to see that. And ride the roller-coaster beside the sea, it's crazy good!</p><p><br /></p><p><b>3. Victoria Peak / Harbor</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ready for more heights? Hong Kong's landscape is a challenging one, they are steep, mountainous, and near the water which makes it unique. When you combine it with lights, technology, and skyscrapers, this is what makes it.</p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8yhRZmqSBOo/X4LtN_TJt5I/AAAAAAAAEzA/23o1OscaJOMgavvtRORPzUjmnm-DMVKtACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Victoria%2Bpeak.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Victoria peak" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8yhRZmqSBOo/X4LtN_TJt5I/AAAAAAAAEzA/23o1OscaJOMgavvtRORPzUjmnm-DMVKtACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Victoria%2Bpeak.jpg" title="Victoria peak" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Victoria peak<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">With this scenic view, the area became popular with tourists which led it to grow. Now, a mall is present. here (Victoria mall) where you can do a lot of entertainment too and enjoy its overlooking spectacle. We arrived here around late afternoon where we both enjoyed the light and the night versions. I suggest you come here at those times too.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Well, if you are not a heights person, more or likely you are a sea person. Victoria Harbor got you. The place will relax you with its spacious vicinity combined with the blowing wind and this peaceful sight. If you still want to dig more into this experience, make sure to ride the <u>Star Ferry</u> and indulge in all the relaxing vibe you can get. Well, we certainly did.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kKfSISU4mik/X4LykHcGAYI/AAAAAAAAEzM/gVgc6iewVzIpPJ5-jcIxu_9OzmXDpziewCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Victoria%2Bharbour.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Victoria harbor" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kKfSISU4mik/X4LykHcGAYI/AAAAAAAAEzM/gVgc6iewVzIpPJ5-jcIxu_9OzmXDpziewCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Victoria%2Bharbour.jpg" title="Victoria harbor" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Victoria harbor<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><b>4. Madame Taussauds Wax Museum</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you have the paparazzi spirit, this museum is a must! Hold your breath as you will be seeing world-famous Hollywood stars in person. Make your dream selfies and star-studded pictures come true as you'll have all your chances here.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QLxbafC8TJ0/X4PB5HYth9I/AAAAAAAAEzk/iQRLgohSqmQ5MpZfYzkodx9LAXUTpjI2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/with%2BBarbie%2BXu%2Bat%2Bmadame%2BTaussauds.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="with Baribie Xu of Meteor Garden" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QLxbafC8TJ0/X4PB5HYth9I/AAAAAAAAEzk/iQRLgohSqmQ5MpZfYzkodx9LAXUTpjI2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/with%2BBarbie%2BXu%2Bat%2Bmadame%2BTaussauds.jpg" title="with Baribie Xu of Meteor Garden" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with Baribie Xu of Meteor Garden</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">All the wax figures here are life-size so you'll be surely knowing more about your favorite celebrities. They are made so intricately and very detailed that most of them look real especially at your first glance. Well, what more can it do for the pictures? Let these pictures show it all.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>Play the video below for more </b><b>pictures of one of our Hong Kong trips.</b></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d0stwkSosCM/X4PD4b8SZqI/AAAAAAAAEzw/UJe35QjGRPAelA42wdps4GNYAVDvXOsrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/with%2BTiger%2BWoods%2Bat%2Bmadame%2Btaussauds.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="with Tiger Woods" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d0stwkSosCM/X4PD4b8SZqI/AAAAAAAAEzw/UJe35QjGRPAelA42wdps4GNYAVDvXOsrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/with%2BTiger%2BWoods%2Bat%2Bmadame%2Btaussauds.jpg" title="with Tiger Woods" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">golfing or goofing with Tiger Woods (<i>hehe</i>)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><b>5. Buy a local milk tea</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">One of the unforgettable memories we had here was this, getting lost in the streets of Hong Kong. What happened? Haha! It's because milk tea was life then, well, it is still now. lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ve0_tHSHlEg/X4V9K6u3Z8I/AAAAAAAAE1U/xVHks64KycopPJn2CIeo8c6L2UHan1K7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Hong%2BKong%2Bbusy%2Bstreet.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hong Kong busy streets" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ve0_tHSHlEg/X4V9K6u3Z8I/AAAAAAAAE1U/xVHks64KycopPJn2CIeo8c6L2UHan1K7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Hong%2BKong%2Bbusy%2Bstreet.jpg" title="Hong Kong busy streets" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">busy streets of Hong Kong<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We were all thinking of doing something before going to sleep one night and suddenly, we thought of buying a milk tea somewhere to taste the local flavor. So, us cousins, got out of our hotel and searched for one. We were remembering signs along the way since we were kind of going too far from what we expected was the nearest milk tea shop from our hotel. Well, we managed to find one later on but the problem is on our way back, <u>we got lost</u>. It was both nerve-wracking and exciting, honestly. The good part here is that I was blessed enough and lived to tell you this. To more adventures like that! Haha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The most unexpected parts of your trips are usually the best and the hard ones to forget, so, create more of those and live to tell them. (<i>ano daw?! Haha!</i>) Catch more of our pictures here on the video below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GHJJGh-5bz8" width="320" youtube-src-id="GHJJGh-5bz8"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHJJGh-5bz8" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it)<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com18Hong Kong22.3193039 114.1693611-5.9909299361788442 79.0131111 50.629537736178847 149.3256111tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-87473222793271296832020-12-14T10:33:00.005+08:002021-02-12T19:05:39.921+08:00Busan Galbi - Marikina | Cheapest Samgyupsal delivery in the Metro<div style="text-align: justify;">Have you heard about them already?! If not, you are missing something, big time! They are just <i>(if not)</i> one of the most affordable unlimited Korean BBQ places and services to experience for. And if you are thinking that there is a catch to this, there is none because the taste of their food is just as good as the worth of savings you'll have even after eating.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kDb_3xJc6rU/X9YPx-n35zI/AAAAAAAAFCY/pJtc1FmZgOI8edK26JFy6M3cHlmiy9bzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Korean%2BBBQ.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="unlimited Korean BBQ" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kDb_3xJc6rU/X9YPx-n35zI/AAAAAAAAFCY/pJtc1FmZgOI8edK26JFy6M3cHlmiy9bzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Korean%2BBBQ.jpg" title="unlimited Korean BBQ" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let's start the grillin'</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: justify;">They are <b>Busan Galbi - Marikina</b>. As the unlimited Korean BBQ food places continue to sprawl within the Metro, we keep on discovering new places to eat that will satisfy our hunger/cravings. But one thing is for sure, we have to stay on the budget especially we are still in the midst of the pandemic. Well, it's not really a problem if you choose to eat here.</p><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mEIaKFEEwP4/X9YTJlacqRI/AAAAAAAAFCk/GbJxUG55YjQMZtCPcYq7FN0uHQ-ZYFlVACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Busan%2BGalbi%2Brates.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Busan Galbi rates" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mEIaKFEEwP4/X9YTJlacqRI/AAAAAAAAFCk/GbJxUG55YjQMZtCPcYq7FN0uHQ-ZYFlVACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Busan%2BGalbi%2Brates.jpg" title="Busan Galbi rates" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">rates</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br />For a staggering price of <b>P249</b> <i>(unlimited pork)</i> and/or <b>P349</b> <i>(unlimited pork & beef) </i>per person<i>,</i> do you know any other establishment that serves this kind of service for a better price?<i> </i>I don't. They also practice proper hygiene protocols inside.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Which are the following:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Footbath disinfectant</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Self temperature check <i>(which is so cool to do)</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>- </i>Sanitizing alcohol</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SwEnAPCAwVk/X9YW4rDd-DI/AAAAAAAAFCw/VyrOuhDK9oYrS4qyu00BBSAClvmJp7Q1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/hygiene%2Bprotocol.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hygiene protocol" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SwEnAPCAwVk/X9YW4rDd-DI/AAAAAAAAFCw/VyrOuhDK9oYrS4qyu00BBSAClvmJp7Q1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/hygiene%2Bprotocol.jpg" title="Hygiene protocol" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hygiene protocol</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Once your order is finalized, they should be serving your side dishes just right after a few minutes. And oh, they are looking so fine preparing you for the big feast ahead. Side dishes consist of the following:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Lettuce</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Sweet marble potato</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Korean egg roll</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Cucumber/Onion salad</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Sweet & Spicy anchovies</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Kimchi</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dipping sauces</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Ssamjang</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Gochujang</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Premium cheese dip </div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Sesame oil with salt and pepper</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">* of course, don't forget the rice <i>(rice is life. Lol)</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jHplZnGTI_M/X9YZgLMMz4I/AAAAAAAAFC8/Pf2rVJpyEHsTwmKQipg8fHtbjqbT-AwugCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/side%2Bdishes.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Busan Galbi side dishes" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jHplZnGTI_M/X9YZgLMMz4I/AAAAAAAAFC8/Pf2rVJpyEHsTwmKQipg8fHtbjqbT-AwugCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/side%2Bdishes.jpg" title="Busan Galbi side dishes" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">side dishes</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Not that long, our long-awaited meats followed. Can we just take a moment to appreciate this beauty?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-777Px8pzcwg/X9Yc9KPc4qI/AAAAAAAAFDI/v1uRu7V57y0CGMemqKN0ROruTvaPtJbFACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/pork%2Band%2Bbeef%2Bchunks.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Busan Galbi's pork and beef" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-777Px8pzcwg/X9Yc9KPc4qI/AAAAAAAAFDI/v1uRu7V57y0CGMemqKN0ROruTvaPtJbFACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/pork%2Band%2Bbeef%2Bchunks.jpg" title="Busan Galbi's pork and beef" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Busan Galbi's pride (quality meat)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">One of their stand out feature <i>(which is supported by their patrons)</i> is that you get <u>premium quality meats</u> that are directly imported from different countries even at that super affordable price. It means you get both quality and price at the same time! How crazy is that?! Those both words don't come together most of the time. Plus, they cut the meats on-site making it as fresh as possible they could before serving it on your plate. Who wouldn't appreciate efforts like that? Kudos to the team behind this!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I will attest to this in a while but you just have to try it yourself. It's always better to experience it first hand, right? Anyway, Let the digging start!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ci-l7upmvkc/X9Yg_cdhVBI/AAAAAAAAFDU/jdMT4fTwJYI6RNOTFZ-bKslDIQchvZ3pwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Lets%2Beat%2Bunli%2BKorean%2BBBQ.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lets eat unli Korean BBQ" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ci-l7upmvkc/X9Yg_cdhVBI/AAAAAAAAFDU/jdMT4fTwJYI6RNOTFZ-bKslDIQchvZ3pwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Lets%2Beat%2Bunli%2BKorean%2BBBQ.jpg" title="Lets eat unli Korean BBQ" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">let's eat!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">I just don't know if this is <u>dejavu</u> but one of my kitchen goals is to eat with mostly wooden-made items. Personally, it adds flavor to my eating experience making it a better one for me. Haha! Am I that weird?! Lol. Moving on.. It seems our meats are starting to heat up! Delicious! Merely seeing this makes my tummy happy. Haha!</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wd2Rzvs5l5k/X9Yl5ay1WOI/AAAAAAAAFDg/Lr-BLMx63iklUERGv0iXYxxn7MkUH9KGACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/heating%2Bthe%2Bmeats.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="heating the meats" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wd2Rzvs5l5k/X9Yl5ay1WOI/AAAAAAAAFDg/Lr-BLMx63iklUERGv0iXYxxn7MkUH9KGACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/heating%2Bthe%2Bmeats.jpg" title="heating the meats" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a good-looking view right there</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Don't forget to try everything since you paid for those that are in front of you. Mix things up and spice your experience a little bit because in the end, you are mostly in control here. Dip those perfectly heated pork meats rolled with lettuce on those cheese dips or marinate them the way you want them while grilling. Savor the experience.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For me, those Korean egg rolls and anchovies are great breaks to taste something a little bit different from all those available meats. But still, my favorite part goes to grilling the meats while experimenting on marinating them with the available dipping sauces and side dishes. Hehe. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g59pUF7wX3E/X9YqvNPoVuI/AAAAAAAAFDw/iwRxr5J-I_4bdQLPTP1pPwtyfnDrkknKACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/savor%2Bthe%2BKorean%2BBBQ%2Bmoment.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="savor the Korean BBQ moment" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g59pUF7wX3E/X9YqvNPoVuI/AAAAAAAAFDw/iwRxr5J-I_4bdQLPTP1pPwtyfnDrkknKACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/savor%2Bthe%2BKorean%2BBBQ%2Bmoment.jpg" title="savor the Korean BBQ moment" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">do you like some?</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Man, everything tastes great. The texture and thickness of the meats are just right. I actually don't eat anchovies but I did some here. I really prefer eating those pork and beef meats bare but I dipped them here on the cheese. What is with me?! Maybe because of the price? Maybe, but I really recommend you guys visiting them at least once. It's an experience worth trying. It makes me think I ate more than what was worth my money so I think that factor adds up to the experience. Real talk, eh? Lol..</div><p style="text-align: justify;">And with that, let me show you what was our view after.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-voDX_ANr7Bo/X9YtKY3AweI/AAAAAAAAFEA/TxNks9VCPh485Q2PUiy0a8rsiL14VCrxACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/after%2Beating.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="after eating" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-voDX_ANr7Bo/X9YtKY3AweI/AAAAAAAAFEA/TxNks9VCPh485Q2PUiy0a8rsiL14VCrxACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/after%2Beating.jpg" title="after eating" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">what was left after the storm <i>(lol)</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Solved and ready to take a nap. Wahaha!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">But you know what is even better when you visit this Marikina branch? Well, aside from the iced-water and other beverages available, they even paired the place with a <b>Potato Corner</b> stand on the side. Please, take my money! Haha! What more can you ask for, right? Even the crew are so friendly it's so easy to feel comfortable with the place. Just the perfect dining out experience amidst this on-going pandemic.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VI7pwsAigEw/X9YyjQjeMwI/AAAAAAAAFEM/dFY96gang_8c4BvEUq7SIEmKQH0ayL39wCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/photo%2Bwith%2Bthe%2Bcrew.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Group photo with the crew" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VI7pwsAigEw/X9YyjQjeMwI/AAAAAAAAFEM/dFY96gang_8c4BvEUq7SIEmKQH0ayL39wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/photo%2Bwith%2Bthe%2Bcrew.jpg" title="Group photo with the crew" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Say cheese!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But wait there's more! They even do <b>delivery</b> and <b>pick-up </b>for your orders. Yes, they are that flexible with various payment methods. And if it's your birthday, enjoy that free tub full of meat to make that day a little extra special. For more of Busan Galbi - Marikina, visit their Facebook fan page given below.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you want to take a quick tour inside the place, feel free to watch this video:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MHBvElJbKRE" width="320" youtube-src-id="MHBvElJbKRE"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">(If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHBvElJbKRE" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;">Address: <b>725 J.P. Rizal St. Lamuan - Malanday, Marikina City</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Operating hours: <b>Tuesday</b><b> to Saturday, 11:00AM to 9:00PM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Contact no.:<b> 0917-852-8619</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Email: <b><a href="mailto:info.busangali@gmail.com">info.busangali@gmail.com</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook fan page: <span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u>https://www.facebook.com/busan.galbi.marikina/</u></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram page: <span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u>https://www.instagram.com/busangalbisamgyupsal/</u></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KDrumm1yXVI/X9aqO3EtTCI/AAAAAAAAFEY/Bk5Zdkk9R34RD4X_MSdGR1x89NGsIlc7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s300/Busan%2BGalbi%2Blogo.jpg"><img alt="Busan Galbi logo" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KDrumm1yXVI/X9aqO3EtTCI/AAAAAAAAFEY/Bk5Zdkk9R34RD4X_MSdGR1x89NGsIlc7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Busan%2BGalbi%2Blogo.jpg" title="Busan Galbi logo" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cheapest Samgyupsal delivery in the Metro</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com70J3XW+6R, Marikina, 1805 Metro Manila, Philippines14.6480625 121.0970625-13.662171336178845 85.9408125 42.958296336178847 156.2533125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-36435243373674443062020-12-08T10:35:00.010+08:002021-02-12T19:07:59.703+08:00 5 BEBE BATA (Bebebata) educational toys worth buying<div style="text-align: justify;">Just like in sports or in any activity that we love to do, we tend to develop skills and think more about how to perform better and get finer results over time.. well, the same condition applies to our young ones. So it's important for us to be <u>equipped with the right tools</u> and <u>keep them in the perfect condition</u> to do it. And I think I just stumbled upon a solution for this..</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AHJ-5AFK4aY/X87kqH6O2CI/AAAAAAAAE_U/NJxNwIg6NbISHqb1YhdG-pHsTlOMPa7ggCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Michael%2Benjoying%2Bbebebata.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Joan Miro silky crayons" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AHJ-5AFK4aY/X87kqH6O2CI/AAAAAAAAE_U/NJxNwIg6NbISHqb1YhdG-pHsTlOMPa7ggCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Michael%2Benjoying%2Bbebebata.jpg" title="Joan Miro silky crayons" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">crayons only for kids? Nah!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>BEBE BATA</b> Toys, the official and exclusive distributor of <i>Joan Miro</i> and <i>Tooky Toy</i> in the Philippines. They are an online community that provides educational toys encouraging our children to discover, be creative, learn more about passion and purpose, but more importantly have fun in the process. It's basically <i>learning through play</i>.</div><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I bet even the parents and adults who are kids at heart will still enjoy playing these (<i>including me as a self-proclaimed kid at heart</i>) which is a great bonding time too, right? Let me give a quick shout out to the best titos (<i>uncles</i>) and titas (<i>aunts</i>) out there. Haha! Your pamangkins (<i>nephews and nieces</i>) are waving at you. Lol!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Modeling dough</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5pxrsXY_hZQ/X8oMEFO0vrI/AAAAAAAAE9E/lDu-OvLC6m8cm61CMTKgh0w372Rx7jtpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/modeling%2Bdough.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="modeling dough" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5pxrsXY_hZQ/X8oMEFO0vrI/AAAAAAAAE9E/lDu-OvLC6m8cm61CMTKgh0w372Rx7jtpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/modeling%2Bdough.jpg" title="modeling dough" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">modeling dough<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Who doesn't love dough? What I love about dough is that it challenges one's creativity. Whatever the final output is, it will always be subjective. You can always appreciate it whatever its final form is. Kind of funny too! Plus, they come in happy vibrant colors which is very pleasing to the eyes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Reminder: Don't forget you can combine colors! </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Modeling dough tool set</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gTF63tvmf2Q/X8oMnBBytTI/AAAAAAAAE9U/C8bRBJbiJ4orsBZpkBf7sx5TcR_vpFr8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/modeling%2Bdough%2Btool%2Bset.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="modeling dough tool set" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gTF63tvmf2Q/X8oMnBBytTI/AAAAAAAAE9U/C8bRBJbiJ4orsBZpkBf7sx5TcR_vpFr8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/modeling%2Bdough%2Btool%2Bset.jpg" title="modeling dough tool set" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">modeling dough tool set</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Even though this item is optional where you have to have the dough first, but getting this ups the game neatly. It is pretty nice to know that it comes into these familiar shapes the young ones relate. Of course, they will play with it more and hurray to the learning that will go along while playing with these.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>P.S. Playing that rolling pin is satisfying. lol. </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. Silky crayons</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJT-bWz2MBE/X8oM0TejCmI/AAAAAAAAE9Y/1SqOhJbLtwICFNLUfj0kcRiirjp5yAC0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s560/silky%2Bcrayons.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="silky non-toxic crayons" border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJT-bWz2MBE/X8oM0TejCmI/AAAAAAAAE9Y/1SqOhJbLtwICFNLUfj0kcRiirjp5yAC0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/silky%2Bcrayons.jpg" title="silky non-toxic crayons" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">silky non-toxic crayons</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">They are your ordinary but energy-giving crayons. The twist? They are washable and non-toxic so they are safe to use even on your skin. And fewer worries about getting vandalized because cleaning them is easy breezy. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>P.S. Drawing and coloring books are available too at their web shop</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>4. Rock painting Christmas kit</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q0QLIVjw85k/X8oNGEts9OI/AAAAAAAAE9k/T7CNKWVY5x899FUpNMEvkhn-ZQoi2ThEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/rock%2Bpainting%2Bchristmas%2Bkit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="rock painting Christmas kit" border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q0QLIVjw85k/X8oNGEts9OI/AAAAAAAAE9k/T7CNKWVY5x899FUpNMEvkhn-ZQoi2ThEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/rock%2Bpainting%2Bchristmas%2Bkit.jpg" title="rock painting Christmas kit" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">rock painting Christmas kit</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What?! Painting on rocks? Yes, it is possible and they are so adorable to have. The final outputs can serve as your new personalized home decors.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Remember: They are washable. You can redo them anytime which can be a regular bonding activity</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. Christmas doodling tool box</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nhQvYl8c78/X8oNSdvJHPI/AAAAAAAAE9o/7Y3Zvd8J87cGuPxlA0mbe5wJD8pzHitywCLcBGAsYHQ/s608/Christmas%2Bdoodling%2Btool%2Bbox.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Christmas doodling tool box" border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nhQvYl8c78/X8oNSdvJHPI/AAAAAAAAE9o/7Y3Zvd8J87cGuPxlA0mbe5wJD8pzHitywCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Christmas%2Bdoodling%2Btool%2Bbox.jpg" title="Christmas doodling tool box" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas doodling tool box</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Surprise! Surprise! If you love doodling that much, I think they made a perfect toolbox just for you. You can check more of what is inside it on their web shop below.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Clue: Ho! Ho! Ho! (sounds familiar?)</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I hope this list gave you some ideas on what to get your little ones (<i>or even to yourself, lol</i>) the next possible time to give something to them, uhmm.. and that is maybe tomorrow? Lol. If you did not find what you were looking for here, feel free to visit their web shop below. They actually sell more products and services such as <u>mommy and baby essentials</u> and some <u>gifting services</u> as well. My favorite menu on their web shop is the <b>under P500</b> category in the <b>gifting guide</b>. Make sure to check that out as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This will be all for now. Let me know what you think of them below the comment section. Another product or a service review will be nice to hear. But for me, I really dig their concept about nurturing early development plus their items are so fun to see AND use. It seems I will be working on my next art masterpiece using their bright silky crayons or become highlighters on my notes. Exciting! *busy preparing my shopping cart* ;)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, it seems my niece/godchild Tala is enjoying hers. Cute!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6wO4ZcmKRU/X84TB5YGSeI/AAAAAAAAE-0/WWMTKI1b9Ac_hZza55UxSgncMyPOZ6xxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/tala%2Benjoying%2Bsilky%2Bcrayons.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tala enjoying silky crayons" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6wO4ZcmKRU/X84TB5YGSeI/AAAAAAAAE-0/WWMTKI1b9Ac_hZza55UxSgncMyPOZ6xxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/tala%2Benjoying%2Bsilky%2Bcrayons.jpg" title="Tala enjoying silky crayons" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tala enjoying Joan Miro silky crayons</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Email: <a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8" href="mailto:shopbebebata@gmail.com" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; 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Hopefully, this list can help you in any way possible and make you think less of what to give, besides, thinking about this can really be troublesome sometimes.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bWGqmnKn63Q/X79xwGi0Q7I/AAAAAAAAE6g/rGixaiTo96EhQO9lj4kaNflABj0xjhwbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/unique%2Bgifts%2Bfor%2Bany%2Boccasion.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="unique gifts for any occasion" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bWGqmnKn63Q/X79xwGi0Q7I/AAAAAAAAE6g/rGixaiTo96EhQO9lj4kaNflABj0xjhwbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/unique%2Bgifts%2Bfor%2Bany%2Boccasion.jpg" title="unique gifts for any occasion" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">unique gifts for any occasion</td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">One of the problems I personally encounter on thinking about this is if the celebrator is already well-off. <b>Tip!</b> Personalize your gift and hit the emotional part. Yes, we may not have the capacity to out give what the person already has and make him/her happy but nothing will compare when you touch the emotional and sentimental part of that person.</div><span><!--more--></span><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><b>Gift idea no. 1 - </b><span style="text-align: left;"><u>Personalized plaque</u> (<i>design your own</i>)</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mNtqayN3qbc/X70DIdF-nWI/AAAAAAAAE44/wZRcTguClhEXtoowu1CG-6G2Dl8j1fjVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/personalized%2Bplaques.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="personalized plaques" border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mNtqayN3qbc/X70DIdF-nWI/AAAAAAAAE44/wZRcTguClhEXtoowu1CG-6G2Dl8j1fjVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/personalized%2Bplaques.jpg" title="personalized plaques" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">personalized plaques<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;">What I love about this idea is that it is very flexible. You can almost give this as a gift to any occasion which is not that commonly done. I bet the person will also feel honored (besides</span><span style="text-align: left;"> receiving a simple gift) as it also has an effect of receiving an award for something he/she accomplished.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;">As a matter of fact and to give you an idea of what can be done, I actually gave both of my parents these plaques of being the "<i>best mom</i>" & the "<i>best dad</i>" award. Awww.. Isn't it cool?</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UFi6wemGnGY/X70EaZ0xAsI/AAAAAAAAE5E/wVdcPLDiR_E9umz_urkybZQuwT-u3SAPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/unique%2Bplaques.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="unique plaques" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UFi6wemGnGY/X70EaZ0xAsI/AAAAAAAAE5E/wVdcPLDiR_E9umz_urkybZQuwT-u3SAPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/unique%2Bplaques.jpg" title="unique plaques" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">unique plaques<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">If you want to order, simply follow these given links and start making your own:</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;">Lazada shop: <b><a href="https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/tronix-imaging-online" target="_blank">https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/tronix-imaging-online</a></b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;">Shopee shop: <b><a href="https://shopee.ph/troniximaging" target="_blank">https://shopee.ph/troniximaging</a></b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b style="text-align: justify;">Gift idea no. 2 - </b><u>LED table night lamp</u> <i>(personalized)</i></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KOrss3dfoIE/X70FtL-p_YI/AAAAAAAAE5Q/_W_ltidZnQUJ7m_O7GtCCIXE8tklxpd7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/LED%2Bpicture%2Bframe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="LED table night lamp" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KOrss3dfoIE/X70FtL-p_YI/AAAAAAAAE5Q/_W_ltidZnQUJ7m_O7GtCCIXE8tklxpd7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/LED%2Bpicture%2Bframe.jpg" title="LED table night lamp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LED table night lamp<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">Just like the personalized plaque, this unique photo night lamp will make your gift stand out as it only not touches one's emotions but it will <i>literally</i> light your picture up pleasantly adding good drama to it. One of the key points here is selecting the perfect picture and it will make the magic happen.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">I would like to think that this would be a great wedding gift. Do you agree? Links are given below if you want to start ordering and creating your own now.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;">Lazada shop: <b><a href="https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/tronix-imaging-online" target="_blank">https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/tronix-imaging-online</a></b></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;">Shopee shop: <b><a href="https://shopee.ph/troniximaging" target="_blank">https://shopee.ph/troniximaging</a></b></span></div></div></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><b style="text-align: justify;">Gift idea no. 3 - </b><u>Caricatured photo</u></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s1AJVgPwPJk/X70Hc3nfQBI/AAAAAAAAE5k/GVPv4_frmLYPk2AK2wBexdLApgHzjJWXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Photo%2Bcaricature.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Photo caricature" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s1AJVgPwPJk/X70Hc3nfQBI/AAAAAAAAE5k/GVPv4_frmLYPk2AK2wBexdLApgHzjJWXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Photo%2Bcaricature.jpg" title="Photo caricature" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo caricature</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">Who can resist cute and bubbly characteristics, right? What if they even come in different outputs, would you like to receive one? Of course, yes! Haha! You don't even have to ask. You can transform almost anyone into these big head characters even yourself if you want to. Simply order them using the given links below. The better news? You are free to select the final output and receive the digital file, printed version, and/or even a framed one and to be delivered right at your doorstep! If you have any questions about the given links below, don't hesitate to ask for my assistance.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;">Lazada shop: <b><a href="https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/tronix-imaging-online" target="_blank">https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/tronix-imaging-online</a></b></span></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><span style="text-align: left;">Shopee shop: <b><a href="https://shopee.ph/troniximaging" target="_blank">https://shopee.ph/troniximaging</a></b></span></div></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><i>P.S. We have one at home. Hello family!</i></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9sdOjBBZVqw/X70HCSMmD4I/AAAAAAAAE5c/6Lijzpue-XQ_HBLBtFX1Chd1jZZcqkqBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Family%2Bcaricature%2B%2528framed%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Family caricature (framed)" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9sdOjBBZVqw/X70HCSMmD4I/AAAAAAAAE5c/6Lijzpue-XQ_HBLBtFX1Chd1jZZcqkqBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Family%2Bcaricature%2B%2528framed%2529.jpg" title="Family caricature (framed)" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Family caricature (framed)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">So all the first 3 items are owned by the same company which is <b><a href="https://www.innovatronix.com/" target="_blank">Innovatronix</a></b>. The company is also the one who is behind my previous articles about the <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/03/online-printing-and-imaging-services.html" target="_blank">online photo printing and imaging services</a></b> and the <a href="https://michaelshut.com/2014/03/tronix-image-model-search-be-on.html" target="_blank"><b>Tronix Image Model</b></a> posts so don't worry about their credibility as it is already tested.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b style="text-align: justify;">Gift idea no. 4 - </b><u>Personal greeting (video/letter)</u></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">Nowadays, this is one of the most underrated gifts we always forget. Aside from its <i>cost-free</i>, for me, it is one of the most effective gifts we can ever give to a person. The feeling of being loved and appreciated goes a long way, I tell you. Here are the three possible ways to do it:</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">1. Personal greeting - You are giving precious time that no other expensive material gift can outweigh.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">2. Video greeting - You are still giving precious time AND priority where it can be treasured and stored</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">3. Writing a letter - Printed or better yet a handwritten one would be classic but always effective.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">When <i>effort</i> is concerned, it is always rewarded.. someway, somehow.. remember that.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><b style="text-align: justify;">Gift idea no. 5 - </b><span style="text-align: justify;"><u>M</u></span><u>oney pulling cake</u></div><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5HWwffgwfA/X70LaZHL4qI/AAAAAAAAE6A/QCmz0ruatSMCRpCrglhWANwFJyhAqEmIACLcBGAsYHQ/s533/money%2Bpulling%2Bcake.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="money pulling cake" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5HWwffgwfA/X70LaZHL4qI/AAAAAAAAE6A/QCmz0ruatSMCRpCrglhWANwFJyhAqEmIACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/money%2Bpulling%2Bcake.jpg" title="money pulling cake" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">money pulling cake</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">If you like surprises and have the means, you might want to give a money cake. Well, it is simply a cake with lots of money inside it. Who would not want a sweet treat with a lot of even more treats inside? I want! lol. Usually, the money inside is worth a lot. Well, it's always your call. You can surprise them with a lot of small bills if you want to, or maybe do some play money? Haha! Again, it's your call. Have fun with it! It's a celebration.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">If you are just around our city here in Marikina, Philippines, you might want to order one at <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SaringBakes" target="_blank">Saring Bakes</a></b>.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on"><i>Reminder: We really appreciate gifts but the heart of a giver and our intention matters more than what we give.</i></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/snDYtp3QbCo" width="320" youtube-src-id="snDYtp3QbCo"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snDYtp3QbCo" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> for it</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com24Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines14.65073 121.1028546-13.659503836178846 85.9466046 42.960963836178848 156.2591046tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-57093702389924534702020-11-01T07:17:00.010+08:002021-02-12T19:12:06.796+08:00Los Angeles to Las Vegas (USA) | Interstate travel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">One of the most memorable family clan trips we had was doing this interstate travel from <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/10/short-los-angeles-trip-few-things-to-do.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles</a></b> to <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/06/gone-to-sin-city-for-work-las-vegas.html" target="_blank">Las Vegas</a></b> (<i>and back</i>) by car. Up until now, we (<i>cousins</i>) still remember some of the moments we had (<i>both good and the not-so-good</i>) that we always reminisce from time to time when we get-together. It was a special moment for our other cousins too since one of the main reasons we flew there was to celebrate their special day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1AafJxZZPPI/X2r45EduIjI/AAAAAAAAEiE/GdRUSDXv-3QDaFXmLGU6LJ1af2jyCozNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/LA%2Bto%2BVegas.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="LA to Vegas" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1AafJxZZPPI/X2r45EduIjI/AAAAAAAAEiE/GdRUSDXv-3QDaFXmLGU6LJ1af2jyCozNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/LA%2Bto%2BVegas.jpg" title="LA to Vegas" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aren't we having so much fun?! lol<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;">For this blog post, I will just share the <u>major stops</u> that we did in our epic journey. And diving right into those details, the special occasion that I was talking about above was the <b>wedding of Michael and Toni</b>. It was an opportunity for the family to attend that special day and of course, get-together again after many years of not seeing each other. Thus, the plan of doing the interstate popped up and later on transformed into a solid itinerary for the family to do while most of us are here.<span><!--more--></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>P.S. This was a 2-week plan but I only arrived in the second week since my employer at that time only granted me a week of leave. It was a favorable response already since I just literally started working with them like weeks short. And the story of my scariest flight yet happened. The full story <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2014/04/one-of-my-scariest-plane-rides.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, before I arrived, they already have done quite a handful. They already visited <b>SeaWorld theme park</b> in San Diego, <b>Big Bear Mountain/Lake</b> in California, and <b>Venice Beach</b> in the neighborhood of <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/10/short-los-angeles-trip-few-things-to-do.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles</a></b>.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SJ1s-9-bgk8/X2v13NVZCWI/AAAAAAAAEiU/9vSkdsqc0fw7b_hymkBbYRKv-4MDNSpyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/water%2Bshow%2Bat%2Bseaworld.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="water show at SeaWorld" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SJ1s-9-bgk8/X2v13NVZCWI/AAAAAAAAEiU/9vSkdsqc0fw7b_hymkBbYRKv-4MDNSpyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/water%2Bshow%2Bat%2Bseaworld.jpg" title="water show at SeaWorld" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">water show at SeaWorld</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kLvhUOLWk4I/X2v2wPiiPTI/AAAAAAAAEic/3qds8NPDtZ8BBUXJnh5niguOD-t3cZRAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/zip%2Blining%2Bat%2BBig%2BBear%2BLake.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Zip lining at Big Bear Mountain (Lake)" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kLvhUOLWk4I/X2v2wPiiPTI/AAAAAAAAEic/3qds8NPDtZ8BBUXJnh5niguOD-t3cZRAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/zip%2Blining%2Bat%2BBig%2BBear%2BLake.jpg" title="Zip lining at Big Bear Mountain (Lake)" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ziplining at Big Bear Mountain (Lake)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mttfKMBNv2g/X2v4UA-jcCI/AAAAAAAAEio/aZI-00lR78EMixLMMztaTmNHQpTkO2f3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/wacky%2Bat%2BVenice%2BBeach.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="posing wacky at Venice Beach" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mttfKMBNv2g/X2v4UA-jcCI/AAAAAAAAEio/aZI-00lR78EMixLMMztaTmNHQpTkO2f3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/wacky%2Bat%2BVenice%2BBeach.jpg" title="posing wacky at Venice Beach" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">posing wacky at Venice Beach<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Some of the highlights here as they told me were the <u>unexpected sudden drop roller-coaster ride</u> at SeaWorld and the <u><b>series</b> of zip lines</u> at Big Bear. They also highlighted how cold it is at Big Bear so make sure to ready your sweaters when going here.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Alas! I arrived somewhere around this timeline and was present at the wedding. Congrats Micro and welcome to the family Toni!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c75xTMcZ9nU/X2v9CSO4MuI/AAAAAAAAEi0/FjDrwmz46FEJdSMlwk7EhWC60J2fxBOLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Michael%2Band%2BToni%2Bwedding.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="At Michael and Toni wedding" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c75xTMcZ9nU/X2v9CSO4MuI/AAAAAAAAEi0/FjDrwmz46FEJdSMlwk7EhWC60J2fxBOLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Michael%2Band%2BToni%2Bwedding.jpg" title="At Michael and Toni wedding" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">wedding crashers lol</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br />And before we started our long interstate journey, our parents reserved a day for the Universal Studios (Hollywood) experience. Yey! This was my first time visiting here as the second time was when we <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/10/short-los-angeles-trip-few-things-to-do.html" target="_blank">flew again just to use my older brother's visa</a></b>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-81lkIwpSICc/X2wAFKYhJPI/AAAAAAAAEjA/YvOheS46gNMb6VF823_pjAjPonkr2TmgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Universal%2BStudios%2BHollywood.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Universal Studios Hollywood" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-81lkIwpSICc/X2wAFKYhJPI/AAAAAAAAEjA/YvOheS46gNMb6VF823_pjAjPonkr2TmgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Universal%2BStudios%2BHollywood.jpg" title="Universal Studios Hollywood" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Universal Studios Hollywood<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">We also availed of the <u>Hollywood studios tour</u> which was the highlight for me, personally. Seeing how big their sets were and how grand they were made was just mind-blowing. All I can imagine was the vast amount of dollars used to create them. Well, if they gain more profit on the shows and movies produced there then yeah, now I see.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And after all of those happenings, our interstate journey began,</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2s83isnJxM/X2wO_Nt3P2I/AAAAAAAAEjM/o2rv0cEXTWEUrdoqrXUEVDpC2ed_kr7sgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Interstate%2Bjourney%2Bby%2Bcar.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="interstate journey by car" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2s83isnJxM/X2wO_Nt3P2I/AAAAAAAAEjM/o2rv0cEXTWEUrdoqrXUEVDpC2ed_kr7sgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Interstate%2Bjourney%2Bby%2Bcar.jpg" title="interstate journey by car" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3-car convoy</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Nikki and I always reminisce this time as we were the usual seatmates then. And even after talking about life and much other stuff, we were still going, and going, and going. We even remember the time that we were so hungry but since there was no available food place to stop at that specific time on the way, we needed to wait it all out. Yes, we remember but we actually did not mind it to be honest since the places we did see along the way were worth it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">First major stop while on the interstate journey was at <b>Arizona Snowbowl</b> at <u>Flagstaff</u> <u>(</u><i>Mt. Humphreys</i><u>)</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nJS3ILE9SoA/X2wu2w4h-aI/AAAAAAAAEjY/zmbCvyxN72wdbPgqU5goZoQHUeFnPNaIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/snowbowl%2Blift.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="snowbowl lift at Flagstaff" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nJS3ILE9SoA/X2wu2w4h-aI/AAAAAAAAEjY/zmbCvyxN72wdbPgqU5goZoQHUeFnPNaIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/snowbowl%2Blift.jpg" title="snowbowl lift at Flagstaff" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snowbowl cable lift<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><u><br /></u><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We rode this insanely high and open cable ride lift to go to the top of the mountain for the view. With the 11,500 feet of elevation, we all enjoyed the snow-covered summit of Mt. Humphreys (<i>highest point of Arizona</i>) except for Gia who felt sick on top. The cold was too much for her to stand.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5RzW_TLwY0g/X2wyrjGy2sI/AAAAAAAAEjk/rC4thgM28qAb693aZ2xExU3Aa43tR2u0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Mt%2BHumphreys.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mt. Humphreys" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5RzW_TLwY0g/X2wyrjGy2sI/AAAAAAAAEjk/rC4thgM28qAb693aZ2xExU3Aa43tR2u0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Mt%2BHumphreys.jpg" title="Mt. Humphreys" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mt. Humphreys summit<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br />The second major stop was at<b> Grand Canyon National Park</b> - <u>Arizona</u></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-96G0TlMGnSA/X2w0uizwNsI/AAAAAAAAEjw/KAxFaZFRREEsMsPAUzkkdrtZhf3xVrXvACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Grand%2BCanyon%2Bview.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-96G0TlMGnSA/X2w0uizwNsI/AAAAAAAAEjw/KAxFaZFRREEsMsPAUzkkdrtZhf3xVrXvACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Grand%2BCanyon%2Bview.jpg" title="Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grand Canyon view<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">It was a treat for everybody to see this wonder of the world in person. I still remember dad saying why are people going gaga over this huge hole (<i>lol</i>). I actually caught myself starring blankly over the horizon since it was a fresh view for me. Well, we had a lot of fun here. The cliffs were exciting to traverse and it was so spacious that we were all running and jumping at some point (<i>haha!</i>)</div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ga0reCx5MRw/X2w-aOKHNFI/AAAAAAAAEj8/LEpdH6XJM3IflE2ROySH6z_bJ_ppaX3BACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/jump%2Bshot%2Bat%2BGrand%2BCanyon.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="jump shot at Grand Canyon" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ga0reCx5MRw/X2w-aOKHNFI/AAAAAAAAEj8/LEpdH6XJM3IflE2ROySH6z_bJ_ppaX3BACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/jump%2Bshot%2Bat%2BGrand%2BCanyon.jpg" title="jump shot at Grand Canyon" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">jump shot at Grand Canyon</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The third and last major stop was at <b>Hoover Dam</b> - <u>Nevada </u></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M8K-QLO6nmQ/X2xExg780QI/AAAAAAAAEkI/XG2BlNNPzD0dcgARO11DxWXruBRAVhlvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Hoover%2BDam.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hoover Dam" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M8K-QLO6nmQ/X2xExg780QI/AAAAAAAAEkI/XG2BlNNPzD0dcgARO11DxWXruBRAVhlvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Hoover%2BDam.jpg" title="Hoover Dam" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hoover Dam<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This was the indicator for us that we are already near Vegas since Hoover Dam is already part of Nevada. Aside from its scenic view, this place was made popular by movies like "<i>Transformers</i>" and other movies where some action scenes were done. Besides, we can already hear some helicopters above us where some Vegas air tours include this area.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">But before we get to the Vegas strip, we were blessed enough to stay in one of the houses at <b>Royal Highlands</b><i> (still part of Nevada) </i>to spend a night there. The place was super neat and classy. Literally a Hollywood vibe just like what you and I see on the television (<i>haha!</i>). #90210 #random #haha</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fPjwzCNNYzU/X2xRQCxbbuI/AAAAAAAAEko/g6E8cyV6U4Q7KLOhuAam22nW7PfoBGtNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/poolside%2Bat%2BRoyal%2BHighlands.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="home poolside at Royal Highlands" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fPjwzCNNYzU/X2xRQCxbbuI/AAAAAAAAEko/g6E8cyV6U4Q7KLOhuAam22nW7PfoBGtNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/poolside%2Bat%2BRoyal%2BHighlands.jpg" title="home poolside at Royal Highlands" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home poolside at Royal Highlands</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Ladies and Gentlemen, after the long drive, we finally are arriving at <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/06/gone-to-sin-city-for-work-las-vegas.html" target="_blank">Las Vegas</a>, Nevada</b>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h-kWDOWBIBI/X2xMWHPxFSI/AAAAAAAAEkU/rHPCUKP12hIvkhpNfDGLBrtIgyQgG2GewCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Viva%2BLas%2BVegas.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="VIVA! Las Vegas" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h-kWDOWBIBI/X2xMWHPxFSI/AAAAAAAAEkU/rHPCUKP12hIvkhpNfDGLBrtIgyQgG2GewCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Viva%2BLas%2BVegas.jpg" title="VIVA! Las Vegas" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Viva! <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/06/gone-to-sin-city-for-work-las-vegas.html" target="_blank">Las Vegas</a></b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">This was indeed an entertainment city where all you need to do is just walk on the streets of it and be amazed by the shows you'll pass by. There were street performers scattered all around and shows you can freely watch like this water fountain show.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CfCU9NMw3Eg/X21YkAa-AmI/AAAAAAAAEk0/BJLbB9Yk2lACXBKPCs1mDRky0uStWiMegCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Bellagio%2Bwater%2Bfountain%2Bshow.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bellagio water fountain show" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CfCU9NMw3Eg/X21YkAa-AmI/AAAAAAAAEk0/BJLbB9Yk2lACXBKPCs1mDRky0uStWiMegCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Bellagio%2Bwater%2Bfountain%2Bshow.jpg" title="Bellagio water fountain show" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bellagio water fountain show</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Well, this is just one of literally so much you can watch just by walking around its strip. There were casinos, entertainment places, and a lot of architectural designs that are pleasing to the eyes here (<i>replicas of famous landmarks</i>), and more. Feel free to watch the video below for more of it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GV3XXZOOoRk/X21afKUuFpI/AAAAAAAAElA/Q1D9c1t9LKYs78LGpI3IeW_a8kQ54nitACLcBGAsYHQ/s720/photo%2Bop%2Bat%2Bslot%2Bmachine.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="photo op at slot machine" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="482" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GV3XXZOOoRk/X21afKUuFpI/AAAAAAAAElA/Q1D9c1t9LKYs78LGpI3IeW_a8kQ54nitACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/photo%2Bop%2Bat%2Bslot%2Bmachine.jpg" title="photo op at slot machine" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo op at a random slot machine (<i>relax</i>) <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">And by the way, just as I said on my <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/06/gone-to-sin-city-for-work-las-vegas.html" target="_blank">Las Vegas business trip post</a></b>, strolling in the morning VS doing it at night is a totally different thing, you need to experience both.</div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GmOjmXTvmzc/X21dlLdyL0I/AAAAAAAAElM/0WkR4XlEhPQhdk9TD-LcScrOmjRC4qp_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Family%2Bgroupie%2Bat%2BLas%2BVegas.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="family groupie at Las Vegas" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GmOjmXTvmzc/X21dlLdyL0I/AAAAAAAAElM/0WkR4XlEhPQhdk9TD-LcScrOmjRC4qp_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Family%2Bgroupie%2Bat%2BLas%2BVegas.jpg" title="family groupie at Las Vegas" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fam groupie! lol.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Believe it or not, we then again went back to <a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/10/short-los-angeles-trip-few-things-to-do.html" target="_blank"><b>Los Angeles</b></a> after this since our flight back home is at LAX. <i>Ang tiyaga lang</i>. And before leaving, we even managed to squeeze in a crazy schedule of visiting some more places. Well, the group was divided, it was team <u>Six Flags</u> VS <u>Hollywood strip with Venice Beach</u>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Simon, Ate Chinky, and me went to <b>Six Flags Magic Mountain</b>, while all the rest went the more relaxing route. lol!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k-5m6MBtySQ/X21iEBpQALI/AAAAAAAAElc/FQLKgOVWUjYkGwb7dtSAj_9u4LNMfoYcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/X2%2Bat%2Bsix%2Bflags%2Bmagic%2Bmountain.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="X2 at six flags magic mountain" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k-5m6MBtySQ/X21iEBpQALI/AAAAAAAAElc/FQLKgOVWUjYkGwb7dtSAj_9u4LNMfoYcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/X2%2Bat%2Bsix%2Bflags%2Bmagic%2Bmountain.jpg" title="X2 at six flags magic mountain" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">X2 at six flags magic mountain</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /><i>This picture is by <b>Joe Rollerfan on Flickr</b></i>. We actually don't have any actual picture inside the theme park since we were all hyped for it. I remember us running the minute the gates of the park were opened since Ate Chinky recommended us to do so, so we will be first in line.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Six flags really set the bar for me when it comes to theme parks as we have literally tried different kinds of roller-coasters here: from standing, sitting, hanging, to even a zero-gravity experience at superman ride was done. A really day to remember. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>P.S. We ate here at our all-time favorite Panda Express inside the park (lol).</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Anyways, it looks like the other group is having a great time too at <b>Hollywood Boulevard</b>.. Taking pictures at the Hollywood walk of fame and, uhhmmm.. let Ira tell you more about it. Haha!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NYTuqxvVPm8/X22GJ55GJ5I/AAAAAAAAEmA/L8ijpolOhlIxXVDJJTSXvcsK2HnBMpnawCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Hollywood%2Bboulevard.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hollywood Boulevard" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NYTuqxvVPm8/X22GJ55GJ5I/AAAAAAAAEmA/L8ijpolOhlIxXVDJJTSXvcsK2HnBMpnawCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Hollywood%2Bboulevard.jpg" title="Hollywood Boulevard" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ira happily being kidnapped (<i>lol</i>)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It was a nice tone down activity for them as they will be ending the trip with a sunset view at <b>Venice Beach </b>before leaving back to the Philippines. It was an epic journey for all of us to remember and we are all grateful for the experience. Thank you, parents, and of course, thank you, Lord! Looking forward to our next memorable visit.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENLtgbLaKSU/X22H0ZSYy1I/AAAAAAAAEmM/32KL2zvC_6EyHFTUVdPjuRna0mzpcitlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Venice%2Bbeach%2Bsundown.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Venice beach sundown" border="0" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENLtgbLaKSU/X22H0ZSYy1I/AAAAAAAAEmM/32KL2zvC_6EyHFTUVdPjuRna0mzpcitlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Venice%2Bbeach%2Bsundown.jpg" title="Venice beach sundown" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Venice beach sundown</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>For more of our journey, watch this video below:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BrHThNneGQY" width="320" youtube-src-id="BrHThNneGQY"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHThNneGQY" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> for it</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com32Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.24368495.7420003638211554 -153.3999349 62.362468036178846 -83.0874349tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-58018610356556737842020-10-13T11:44:00.005+08:002021-02-12T19:12:23.845+08:00Workout towels by Tesalate (review) | Active and fresh<p style="text-align: justify;">In this time of the pandemic, health is proving that it is indeed our wealth. We still have to be active and moving even though it is lockdown or quarantine season. Yes, it may slow us down from doing our usual active routines to stay in shape, but it will definitely not stop us from doing our own ways of staying fit. For now, I will share with you a product that is helping me do all those things literally fresher every single time.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PCFNnYD_QBM/X4UfVDUXxMI/AAAAAAAAE0s/WsKQyfHjVaMBs-8EE4uWqovCli15s9uOACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Michael%2BX%2BTesalate.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Michael X Tesalate" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PCFNnYD_QBM/X4UfVDUXxMI/AAAAAAAAE0s/WsKQyfHjVaMBs-8EE4uWqovCli15s9uOACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Michael%2BX%2BTesalate.jpg" title="Michael X Tesalate" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tesalate workout towel<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span><br /><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Home workout</b>. Since we do not have a lot of options on going out, doing our own things at home became a necessity. Even though it is hard at first on injecting this discipline in my daily routine, I managed to start it by doing my own home workout 3x a week to a 5x-6x a week, currently. And in doing so, of course, sweating became more and more intense too where the smell is really not helping me to be more productive already. But thanks to <b><a href="https://worldwide.tesalate.com/collections/workout-towels" target="_blank">Tesalate <u>workout towels</u></a></b>, I won't need to mind that problem anymore.</p><span><!--more--></span><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ph6KCyKX2_U/X4UfoPq2O9I/AAAAAAAAE00/zu5h-6GvR00-LY9z9R0GYxR3JwyTC4bDACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Tesalate%2Bworkout.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="workout with Tesalate" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ph6KCyKX2_U/X4UfoPq2O9I/AAAAAAAAE00/zu5h-6GvR00-LY9z9R0GYxR3JwyTC4bDACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Tesalate%2Bworkout.jpg" title="workout with Tesalate" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">odor-free<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>They were kind enough to send me two of their Australian-based towels to use and boy, I was happy to receive them. </i>These <b>antibacterial</b> and <b>odor-free</b> workout towels are making my home workout sessions a better one. Well, aside from that they come in these great colors, they are very comfortable to use as they are really smooth as they look (<i>feel and smell</i>).</p><p style="text-align: justify;">They have these antimicrobial substances that prevent bacteria build-up and growth of fungi that cause those unwanted odors and this is what makes them cool. And by the way, they come <b>double-sided</b> and very <b>compact</b>. I was actually surprised by how small it was packaged when it was delivered, then how big they expanded when I opened them.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HpT-yMJG6x4/X4Uf8rcq5nI/AAAAAAAAE08/2VvqGPpPF2E-mDqdkAFgGdxl6bBDvnWLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Tesalate%2Bworkout%2Btowels.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="odor-free towel" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HpT-yMJG6x4/X4Uf8rcq5nI/AAAAAAAAE08/2VvqGPpPF2E-mDqdkAFgGdxl6bBDvnWLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Tesalate%2Bworkout%2Btowels.jpg" title="odor-free towel" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">double-sided<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Other sports activities</b>. The better news? Since I play <u>badminton</u>, I also use them when I play. Usually, the odor of your towel stays with your bag until you have the time to clean them. Now, I can put these workout towels anywhere I want inside my bag without making my other things smell too!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lOy1lncRjbw/X4Ugz8MHaxI/AAAAAAAAE1I/CA8oeHJv_VIghcZ7D8FtPj6Q9Ku7TTxMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Tesalate%2Bbadminton.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tesalate badminton" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lOy1lncRjbw/X4Ugz8MHaxI/AAAAAAAAE1I/CA8oeHJv_VIghcZ7D8FtPj6Q9Ku7TTxMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Tesalate%2Bbadminton.jpg" title="Tesalate badminton" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">neat<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">So as long as you use towels, feel free to use them in any of your activities, games, or whatever sports you are playing. And that includes simply jogging around your space to even doing the most intensive job you do. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I am so happy of having them because aside from being "<i>extra</i>" useful, I also stay presentable by using them. So, do you want to get yours now? Well, it is the perfect time as they ship worldwide for <b>FREE</b>. Simply follow the given links below for them:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Yes, stay active but don't forget to look and smell fresh too.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;">Web shop: <b><a href="https://www.tesalate.com" target="_blank">https://www.tesalate.com</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram page: <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tesalate" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tesalate</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook fan page: <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tesalate" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tesalate</a></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J27jBW_S62M/X32c6MhEe1I/AAAAAAAAEs8/lX14WCTh3ooslDFGbGnNqdxfpYJJAgbEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/tesalate%2Blogo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="tesalate logo" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J27jBW_S62M/X32c6MhEe1I/AAAAAAAAEs8/lX14WCTh3ooslDFGbGnNqdxfpYJJAgbEQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h320/tesalate%2Blogo.jpg" title="tesalate logo" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com38Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines14.65073 121.1028546-13.659503836178846 85.9466046 42.960963836178848 156.2591046tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-63468646873792939022020-10-01T07:44:00.012+08:002021-02-12T19:12:36.908+08:00Short Los Angeles trip | Few things to do and places to visit<div style="text-align: justify;">What are the places that you would like to visit when you go here in Los Angeles, California? I got so many things in mind that I would like to share but with the limited time we got, let me just tackle some of the things we got to do that time. I will also include some of the itineraries in our list that we didn't get to go to but hopefully we can the next time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vHyU8oWrcbI/X2RTzpNomJI/AAAAAAAAEbI/PiVtD-FxEAYdVIYZunNOqTK7JGR_U-oXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Harrison%2BFord%2Bat%2BHollywood%2Bwalk%2Bof%2Bfame.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Harrison Ford at Hollywood walk of fame" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vHyU8oWrcbI/X2RTzpNomJI/AAAAAAAAEbI/PiVtD-FxEAYdVIYZunNOqTK7JGR_U-oXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Harrison%2BFord%2Bat%2BHollywood%2Bwalk%2Bof%2Bfame.jpg" title="Harrison Ford at Hollywood walk of fame" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harrison Ford hand print at Hollywood walk of fame</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This has got to be one of our shortest trips ever to the US as we just did this to use Kuya's visa (<i>less than a week</i>). There were no concrete plans or whatsoever. We just did it since it was the first date written on his application. Well, I did a little bit of research on the things we can possibly do which should be near our aunt's place but there was no guarantee that most of them will happen.<span><!--more--></span></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d77J4JBuWaM/X2VuLHdaojI/AAAAAAAAEbg/PbtlZpSG1x8qVOCXvanLItbU55i-y9YigCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/arrived%2B%2Bat%2BLAX%2Bairport.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="arrived at LAX airport" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d77J4JBuWaM/X2VuLHdaojI/AAAAAAAAEbg/PbtlZpSG1x8qVOCXvanLItbU55i-y9YigCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/arrived%2B%2Bat%2BLAX%2Bairport.jpg" title="arrived at LAX airport" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">arrived at LAX airport</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The flight had a lot of bad turbulence but I think the pilot handled it well. Though this flight will be remembered for the girl who went crazy inside the plane. She was talking loudly, trying to go from one seat to another, spitting at times, etc.. and guess what, she was sitting beside me - an aisle away. It was my first air rage experience, really.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But let us not focus on that and move on. Besides, the United States is waving. Signs everywhere.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q4UTBPHFO_0/X2Vzujak8sI/AAAAAAAAEbs/k46_pUy8wGQ6qK-PTHJEh2mfDO0zNJS9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/welcome%2Bto%2BLos%2BAngeles.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="welcome to Los Angeles" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q4UTBPHFO_0/X2Vzujak8sI/AAAAAAAAEbs/k46_pUy8wGQ6qK-PTHJEh2mfDO0zNJS9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/welcome%2Bto%2BLos%2BAngeles.jpg" title="welcome to Los Angeles" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">welcome to Los Angeles</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ApDsJntl7MU/X2V0AMzsgmI/AAAAAAAAEb0/hABLEdS8GuQX-PGljpWzcVRrIKoJ1mfAACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/welcome%2Bto%2Bthe%2BUnited%2BStates%2Bof%2BAmerica.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="welcome to the United States of America" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ApDsJntl7MU/X2V0AMzsgmI/AAAAAAAAEb0/hABLEdS8GuQX-PGljpWzcVRrIKoJ1mfAACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/welcome%2Bto%2Bthe%2BUnited%2BStates%2Bof%2BAmerica.jpg" title="welcome to the United States of America" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">welcome to the United States of America</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I suddenly remember the last time going through the US airport security was at John F. Kennedy's on our way to <a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/06/new-york-business-trip-big-apple.html" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">New York</a><b> </b>for a business trip. That time we were worried about a lot of things not going as planned but at least, this time its different, this one is a more laid-back one.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tita Bong and Tito Robin got us from the airport and even after a few years of not seeing each other, they still look the same (<i>awesome</i>). We ate at <u>In-N-Out</u> for dinner before going straight to their place around Seal beach.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7BE-ResA8E4/X2XFG_bDElI/AAAAAAAAEcA/NAwitqrr4i45MVgWK23aa-1eeWvgeQJAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/in-n-out.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="In-N-Out burger" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7BE-ResA8E4/X2XFG_bDElI/AAAAAAAAEcA/NAwitqrr4i45MVgWK23aa-1eeWvgeQJAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/in-n-out.jpg" title="In-N-Out burger" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In-N-Out burger</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VoRkwZLosY4/X2XFcHNF5-I/AAAAAAAAEcI/sJPREEbfX5Y1CZEtcb9EeEstmpipoZ2ZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/inside%2Bin-n-out.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Inside In-N-Out" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VoRkwZLosY4/X2XFcHNF5-I/AAAAAAAAEcI/sJPREEbfX5Y1CZEtcb9EeEstmpipoZ2ZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/inside%2Bin-n-out.jpg" title="Inside In-N-Out" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside In-N-Out</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Every morning is a new sight for me. Aside from its foggy, squirrels roam the front garden which was great to see as a break for my eyes on seeing cats and dogs back home (<i>lol</i>).</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1D6mddvTsw/X2XH0ohRYYI/AAAAAAAAEcU/6NO8i_MbsDIAf_iBSL9GtmrWJtpBNJhCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Seal%2Bbeach.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Seal beach" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1D6mddvTsw/X2XH0ohRYYI/AAAAAAAAEcU/6NO8i_MbsDIAf_iBSL9GtmrWJtpBNJhCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Seal%2Bbeach.jpg" title="Seal beach" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">somewhere around Seal beach<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><b>Day 1</b> - <u>Shopping day around the neighborhood</u></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first stop is at <u>Costco</u> to get some supplies and pasalubongs if possible. Remembering the lost pack of bottled water in one of the carts there which we ended up buying (<i>haha</i>).</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-san09PAEYSI/X2XKRIJK4TI/AAAAAAAAEcg/NFB9EzQ9mpUf_ptJ3YHClp5o7XbSt5ZMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Costco.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Costco" border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-san09PAEYSI/X2XKRIJK4TI/AAAAAAAAEcg/NFB9EzQ9mpUf_ptJ3YHClp5o7XbSt5ZMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Costco.jpg" title="Costco" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Costco</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thlrG3_qenM/X2XLLZC-EHI/AAAAAAAAEco/zz4uvGLloi8re2VxPEpFZE3Mo9iC5TSEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/inside%2BCostco.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="inside Costco" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thlrG3_qenM/X2XLLZC-EHI/AAAAAAAAEco/zz4uvGLloi8re2VxPEpFZE3Mo9iC5TSEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/inside%2BCostco.jpg" title="inside Costco" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inside Costco</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tito Robin drove us around Seal beach including the Seal beachside. It was so tempting to go down the car but we didn't since we just came from <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/04/boracay-best-island-in-the-world-white-sand-beach.html" target="_blank">Boracay</a></b> before this trip and jet lag is starting to sink in. We made a stop at "A slice of New York Pizza" for lunch before continuing our shop hoping.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PysEPA_eH1U/X2bY8Pt1XAI/AAAAAAAAEc0/21B0CsNE9OU3obOetbUOdvsIr7DSIPS9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/A%2Bslice%2Bof%2BNew%2BYork%2BPizza.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A slice of New York Pizza" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PysEPA_eH1U/X2bY8Pt1XAI/AAAAAAAAEc0/21B0CsNE9OU3obOetbUOdvsIr7DSIPS9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/A%2Bslice%2Bof%2BNew%2BYork%2BPizza.jpg" title="A slice of New York Pizza" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A slice of New York Pizza</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dF6VUfpmQ58/X2bZLjeiAgI/AAAAAAAAEc4/e4o0tq25kvc9uJU16xNnanm5uqzWUPBtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/pizza%2Bfor%2Blunch%2Bat%2Ba%2Bslice%2Bof%2BNew%2BYork%2BPizza.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="pizza for lunch" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dF6VUfpmQ58/X2bZLjeiAgI/AAAAAAAAEc4/e4o0tq25kvc9uJU16xNnanm5uqzWUPBtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/pizza%2Bfor%2Blunch%2Bat%2Ba%2Bslice%2Bof%2BNew%2BYork%2BPizza.jpg" title="pizza for lunch" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pizza for lunch</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We were looking for some specific items that made us visit a number of shops. The list of shops we went through are the following: <u>Costco</u>, <u>Ross</u>, <u>Dollar Tree</u>, <u>Big 5 Sporting Goods</u>, and <u>Payless</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UzXlhtuQJzk/X2bbSMA9izI/AAAAAAAAEdQ/0MNha00-PeQEFlLVb48_RJaHQ1KTXIGGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Ross.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ross" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UzXlhtuQJzk/X2bbSMA9izI/AAAAAAAAEdQ/0MNha00-PeQEFlLVb48_RJaHQ1KTXIGGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Ross.jpg" title="Ross" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ross</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HngpBdELH5I/X2bbwnZ-ZCI/AAAAAAAAEdg/4DtV8ZqLhysf5G2gKl_fQ2uX7SSFZ5YVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/dollar%2Btree.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dollar Tree" border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HngpBdELH5I/X2bbwnZ-ZCI/AAAAAAAAEdg/4DtV8ZqLhysf5G2gKl_fQ2uX7SSFZ5YVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/dollar%2Btree.jpg" title="Dollar Tree" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dollar Tree (<i>Dollar store</i>)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6uFTmkirbMM/X2bcd8OZhyI/AAAAAAAAEds/YBv2AxSLClg0lUS639S0wxblhUpQ0vS2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Payless.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Payless" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6uFTmkirbMM/X2bcd8OZhyI/AAAAAAAAEds/YBv2AxSLClg0lUS639S0wxblhUpQ0vS2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Payless.jpg" title="Payless" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Payless<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">We skipped "<u>Bed, Bath & Beyond</u>" & "<i><u>Target</u>"</i> THAT day because we already found what we were looking for but later on visited them too the following days. Aside from these shops, we also drove around 5 branches of Starbucks outlet looking for a specific tumbler but failed to see one. What a road trip eh?!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ending that day, we ate at Yasai (<i>Japanese grill</i>) to munch some Asian food esp. rice (<i>lol</i>) since we missed it even that short period of not eating it. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ImOt-XgVhx0/X2bfYGs7fyI/AAAAAAAAEd4/70L58NRI_hEi0Q6ZP7nDs_ADnyFV27GNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Yasai%2B%2528Japanese%2Bgrill%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Yasai (Japanese grill)" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ImOt-XgVhx0/X2bfYGs7fyI/AAAAAAAAEd4/70L58NRI_hEi0Q6ZP7nDs_ADnyFV27GNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Yasai%2B%2528Japanese%2Bgrill%2529.jpg" title="Yasai (Japanese grill)" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yasai</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We even managed to squeeze in some milk tea after since I saw a lot of good reviews regarding the Bobba milk tea in the state before flying in. The fun part here was that Tita Bong knows where to buy them because they also buy them from time to time (<i>ang cool lang hehe</i>). I still remember visiting the restroom many times that night because of the milk tea which was normal for me when I consume something new which my stomach is not used to. All was good though.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xFh-bdU_PG4/X2bjp0H3pVI/AAAAAAAAEeM/2KkfG-DjrDQjc_-VQmmzXvx3wKBQyFbiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s535/Bobba%2Bmilk%2Btea.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bobba milk tea" border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xFh-bdU_PG4/X2bjp0H3pVI/AAAAAAAAEeM/2KkfG-DjrDQjc_-VQmmzXvx3wKBQyFbiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Bobba%2Bmilk%2Btea.jpg" title="Bobba milk tea" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bobba milk tea<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Day 2</b> - <u>Disney Land (<i>Anaheim, California</i>)</u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We ate at <u>Denny's</u> for breakfast which is located directly in front of the park's entrance and man, so far so good, everything tastes great and the servings are humongous (<i>lol</i>).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OYym_ZJXHXI/X2blcovd1WI/AAAAAAAAEeY/UsYE3iHFeHgfhgHf30O7tv2UdednXx3bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Denny%2527s.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Denny's" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OYym_ZJXHXI/X2blcovd1WI/AAAAAAAAEeY/UsYE3iHFeHgfhgHf30O7tv2UdednXx3bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Denny%2527s.jpg" title="Denny's" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Denny's<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We visited the park with complimentary passes from Tita and Tito's friend which made the day even better. Free stuff! Who wouldn't like that?! The theme park has two areas: Disneyland Park and Disneyland Adventure. The "park" for the original version while the "adventure" for the one with more thrilling rides.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XlFR6ciK7dw/X2bzUa6kRvI/AAAAAAAAEek/Mg4NeQYvQqceqbtBcqsuWGoQRGUQ4hMYACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Disney%2BAnaheim%2BCalifornia%2Bentrance.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Disney Anaheim California entrance" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XlFR6ciK7dw/X2bzUa6kRvI/AAAAAAAAEek/Mg4NeQYvQqceqbtBcqsuWGoQRGUQ4hMYACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Disney%2BAnaheim%2BCalifornia%2Bentrance.jpg" title="Disney Anaheim California entrance" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Disney Anaheim California entrance</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_bjIkh0kR0/X2b00Rej9dI/AAAAAAAAEew/vyy6H5RgFYAo9T6Gzhrj9GtI43lSVl6iwCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/watermill%2Binside%2BDisney.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="watermill inside Disney" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7_bjIkh0kR0/X2b00Rej9dI/AAAAAAAAEew/vyy6H5RgFYAo9T6Gzhrj9GtI43lSVl6iwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/watermill%2Binside%2BDisney.jpg" title="watermill inside Disney" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">watermill inside Disney<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hHkM8xTFBkI/X2b1BQVq6CI/AAAAAAAAEe0/-QyAbGvmaE0iLJWTlmdUpJwaAjjcOw-iACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/underwater%2Bride.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Finding Nemo submarine ride" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hHkM8xTFBkI/X2b1BQVq6CI/AAAAAAAAEe0/-QyAbGvmaE0iLJWTlmdUpJwaAjjcOw-iACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/underwater%2Bride.jpg" title="Finding Nemo submarine ride" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finding Nemo submarine ride</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We did the "adventure" first then the "park". It was very tiring to walk inside since the park was huge. There were a lot of areas though which are really nice to take pictures at just like the photos above. There is now a monorail that can take you to the other side of the park which we discovered after when we crossed the other side (<i>huhu</i>).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We had our late lunch at one of the official Disney diners inside and we (<i>again</i>) had a hard time finishing it. The burger was really big and it is veggie-all-you can, so I grabbed a lot and ended up having a lot of excesses. #Iamsorry</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G-dy7NPAoeQ/X2b6XWHX88I/AAAAAAAAEfE/ez5r89ZA2P44dEhdcoQXraTuklK1UFnygCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/Disney%2Bdiner.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="official Disney diner inside" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G-dy7NPAoeQ/X2b6XWHX88I/AAAAAAAAEfE/ez5r89ZA2P44dEhdcoQXraTuklK1UFnygCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Disney%2Bdiner.jpg" title="official Disney diner inside" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">burger inside one of the official Disney diners</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our original plan was to eat at <u>Ihop</u> which is just located beside Denny's for dinner after visiting Disney. We did indeed meet inside the restaurant but ended up going home since we are still feeling full from what we ate inside the park.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sL2uuCGlbfE/X2b8Gma7rjI/AAAAAAAAEfQ/KHPtu6_R2vEeHvCjzaomF52ZKVz733UUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Ihop.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ihop" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sL2uuCGlbfE/X2b8Gma7rjI/AAAAAAAAEfQ/KHPtu6_R2vEeHvCjzaomF52ZKVz733UUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Ihop.jpg" title="Ihop" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ihop</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Day 3</b> - <u>Rest day / Dinner get-together</u></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This was the day we decided to stay in for the whole day. Of course, I wanted to go out but the body is just not cooperating that much. Felt heavy and the headache is still present. Netflix and great food accompanied us though. Dad drove us around the area and managed to visit a nearby Dollar store again to buy some stuff and ate lunch at <u>Carl's Jr</u>.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kTCG12YqDig/X2cD6iiCgnI/AAAAAAAAEfc/haRn--SlNh4KIjTAxw_uLsETOUBp38rbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/dollar%2Bstore.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dollar store" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kTCG12YqDig/X2cD6iiCgnI/AAAAAAAAEfc/haRn--SlNh4KIjTAxw_uLsETOUBp38rbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/dollar%2Bstore.jpg" title="Dollar store" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dollar store (<i>again haha</i>)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As dinner came, one by one, our Los Angeles family arrives. it was a nice time to meet each other again after some years and for others our first. It was a blast having dinner with them. Toni cooked macaroni for us while others bought food for the gathering.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, nothing much changed with our cousins other than speaking more English but really enjoyed meeting Donald, Mark, and Toni. It was nice of Mark and Kristine to open the dinner with some Word, Toni was really into the discussions while Donald was really funny being the food location guru. Team sky diving ASAP!<br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I283MkqVI2E/X2cJYQAoU8I/AAAAAAAAEfo/QoSnO-V7VYom8o3lorUnXW-WAd6VVYOjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Los%2BAngeles%2Bfamily.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Los Angeles family" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I283MkqVI2E/X2cJYQAoU8I/AAAAAAAAEfo/QoSnO-V7VYom8o3lorUnXW-WAd6VVYOjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Los%2BAngeles%2Bfamily.jpg" title="Los Angeles family" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Los Angeles family<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Day 4</b> - <u>Hollywood Strip & Universal Studios</u></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After days of thinking if we'll go for the train to roam around the area, finally it pushed through. The original plan was to only visit the Hollywood street walk for the celebrity stars tapos bahala na pag marami pang oras (<i>lol</i>).</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We started the day by first dropping off tita at her work, then, tito dropped us next at the nearest train station as planned..</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wb5ZtBi0X0A/X2cOvSeH54I/AAAAAAAAEf0/iWkipg5Z54sdTuK5HMabSWp1dTWX8Wq_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/Hollywood%2Btrain%2Broute.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hollywood train route" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wb5ZtBi0X0A/X2cOvSeH54I/AAAAAAAAEf0/iWkipg5Z54sdTuK5HMabSWp1dTWX8Wq_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Hollywood%2Btrain%2Broute.jpg" title="Hollywood train route" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hollywood train route</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGG5rIEmMPg/X2cO999O0dI/AAAAAAAAEf4/iU9FuI00Pi4-_GcJzydXm7ZGXe3DiPntwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/5th%2Bstreet%2Bstation.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="5th street station" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGG5rIEmMPg/X2cO999O0dI/AAAAAAAAEf4/iU9FuI00Pi4-_GcJzydXm7ZGXe3DiPntwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/5th%2Bstreet%2Bstation.jpg" title="5th street station" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">5th street station</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Hollywood station was cool but the rest was just ordinary. I saw a lot of people eating inside the train and even selling stuff which was prohibited. We went through some downtown areas too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As we see the Hollywood sign in sight, I honestly find the area like Eastwood locally. It was an ordinary, popular, commercialized, busy streets with a lot of attractions. We actually walked the whole strip from end to end until reaching the TCL Chinese Theater.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AjRoKYRg_kU/X2cRQmL0JaI/AAAAAAAAEgE/7TVLT7FAp10wjQY89Kz0Ctkv1TgT3RxqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Hollywood%2Bwalk%2Bof%2Bfame.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hollywood walk of fame" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AjRoKYRg_kU/X2cRQmL0JaI/AAAAAAAAEgE/7TVLT7FAp10wjQY89Kz0Ctkv1TgT3RxqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Hollywood%2Bwalk%2Bof%2Bfame.jpg" title="Hollywood walk of fame" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hollywood walk of fame</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">With a lot of spare time left, we decided to go to the <u>Universal Studios</u> next which is just a train station away or two to do more stomping and walking. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I2PcTKbpfwA/X2cVstdFeiI/AAAAAAAAEgQ/OTpVXtwyJAwTtKSZNEJsF50auYSh_yn5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Universal%2BStudios%2Bcity%2Bwalk.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Universal Studios city walk" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I2PcTKbpfwA/X2cVstdFeiI/AAAAAAAAEgQ/OTpVXtwyJAwTtKSZNEJsF50auYSh_yn5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Universal%2BStudios%2Bcity%2Bwalk.jpg" title="Universal Studios city walk" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And that is how you carry a plastic bag?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y-ceya9pNZ4/X2cWDZ_UQTI/AAAAAAAAEgY/Hn9SxyZq5Ms5IJ_mUK2KrwfPEG2Q4cdugCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/fountain%2Bat%2Buniversal%2Bstudios.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="water fountain at city walk" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y-ceya9pNZ4/X2cWDZ_UQTI/AAAAAAAAEgY/Hn9SxyZq5Ms5IJ_mUK2KrwfPEG2Q4cdugCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/fountain%2Bat%2Buniversal%2Bstudios.jpg" title="water fountain at city walk" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">water fountain at city walk</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rw0gf7kH1v8/X2cWYK_JtXI/AAAAAAAAEgg/D8vCJrLRGwwprO9mBAgeidlAw-EoxgUkACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/city%2Bwalk%2Bat%2Buniversal%2Bstudios.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="City walk inside Universal Studios" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rw0gf7kH1v8/X2cWYK_JtXI/AAAAAAAAEgg/D8vCJrLRGwwprO9mBAgeidlAw-EoxgUkACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/city%2Bwalk%2Bat%2Buniversal%2Bstudios.jpg" title="City walk inside Universal Studios" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well, the picture says it all<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Panda Express</u> is our friend (<i>always an option when eating</i> <i>lol</i>). We had our lunch there as the ambiance was superb, it was spacious and not that crowded. Pero goals talaga yung indoor sky diving #inggit</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w90alpUhDRw/X2cXXjy9xpI/AAAAAAAAEgs/LSWoja0pEtY6rIlWelntfaBZWw-o7YMawCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/panda%2Bexpress%2Bat%2Buniversal%2Bstudios.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Panda Express" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w90alpUhDRw/X2cXXjy9xpI/AAAAAAAAEgs/LSWoja0pEtY6rIlWelntfaBZWw-o7YMawCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/panda%2Bexpress%2Bat%2Buniversal%2Bstudios.jpg" title="Panda Express" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panda Express<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A-Rj-2e_e-4/X2cXk6EuCrI/AAAAAAAAEgw/raXfn7InjbcqSqC9Ua3ETs1PpJGeTeaVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/indoor%2Bsky%2Bdiving.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="indoor sky diving" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A-Rj-2e_e-4/X2cXk6EuCrI/AAAAAAAAEgw/raXfn7InjbcqSqC9Ua3ETs1PpJGeTeaVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/indoor%2Bsky%2Bdiving.jpg" title="indoor sky diving" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">indoor sky diving</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Guess what, it's still early! Haha! We actually went back to the Hollywood strip and took the tour around the city to see some celebrity cribs. It was quite interesting knowing some of the trivia our guide was sharing especially if you have a paparazzi spirit. The tour took 2 full long hours including the traffic. Sadly, no celebrity was sighted which was rare to happen. awwww..</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FduwwJkgKjQ/X2cbcvcVdxI/AAAAAAAAEg8/syHk63flXCwZdJK9mcWGSyJGvH7-GEI_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Hollywoof%2Btour.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hollywood city tour" border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FduwwJkgKjQ/X2cbcvcVdxI/AAAAAAAAEg8/syHk63flXCwZdJK9mcWGSyJGvH7-GEI_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Hollywoof%2Btour.jpg" title="Hollywood city tour" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hollywood city tour</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div><div><b>Day 5</b> - <u>Departure day</u></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Spending our last day still with plates overflowing with food here at the <u>Alamitos Bay Marina Center's Schooner or Later</u>. I remember this very cold early morning breakfast by the bay with a unique view of yachts in sight. Heater posts make up for the temperature.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZElk_FaAnVQ/X2cvkAdkxSI/AAAAAAAAEhQ/abQ1bbte0AQnfMtLnblwtl7hMkePDKQMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Schooner%2Bor%2BLater.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Schooner or Later at Alamitos Bay Marina Center" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZElk_FaAnVQ/X2cvkAdkxSI/AAAAAAAAEhQ/abQ1bbte0AQnfMtLnblwtl7hMkePDKQMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Schooner%2Bor%2BLater.jpg" title="Schooner or Later at Alamitos Bay Marina Center" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Schooner or Later</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PjIGhRsSmco/X2cvvpOAQ6I/AAAAAAAAEhU/sDqBAGL5Qw44zPaWldgJTuIl3xrSVmMQACLcBGAsYHQ/s600/breakfast%2Bby%2Bthe%2Bbay.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="breakfast by the bay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PjIGhRsSmco/X2cvvpOAQ6I/AAAAAAAAEhU/sDqBAGL5Qw44zPaWldgJTuIl3xrSVmMQACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/breakfast%2Bby%2Bthe%2Bbay.jpg" title="breakfast by the bay" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">breakfast by the bay</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With our tummies full, aside from doing our laundry, more shopping and eating happened (<i>lol!</i>). Did a final visit with lunch in a Costco on the way, visited <u>Marshalls</u>, then did some early dinner at an Asian restaurant nearby.</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lEyJdc_K2ew/X2cycsC04RI/AAAAAAAAEhk/cxuVYdMi2eU7lg81T60ClR10-DKvO0MyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/Costco%2Bwith%2Bmatchy%2Btops.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="matchy tops at Costco" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lEyJdc_K2ew/X2cycsC04RI/AAAAAAAAEhk/cxuVYdMi2eU7lg81T60ClR10-DKvO0MyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Costco%2Bwith%2Bmatchy%2Btops.jpg" title="matchy tops at Costco" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">siblings matchy tops at Costco haha<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H4s-covFrh8/X2cyoxzWuhI/AAAAAAAAEho/J8Cxw4cEK5cVPQm6TFMmbnovS5etyjw0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/Marshalls.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Marshalls" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H4s-covFrh8/X2cyoxzWuhI/AAAAAAAAEho/J8Cxw4cEK5cVPQm6TFMmbnovS5etyjw0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Marshalls.jpg" title="Marshalls" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">more shopping at Marshalls</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Too bad overnight at the Becker's did not happen but maybe next time. At least there is something to look forward to. And when that happens, I think a hike is a must. right Kristine? We'll reach the <u>Hollywood sign</u> up close and <u>Griffith observatory</u>, visit <u>Santa Monica Pier</u> and do some other museums too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8XcIALw6fYU/X2c1v5L3ucI/AAAAAAAAEh0/VnAl-eoTo9U9RED1TNO-9LAdkIb3Bqa_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/departure%2Bat%2BLAX.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="departure at LAX" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8XcIALw6fYU/X2c1v5L3ucI/AAAAAAAAEh0/VnAl-eoTo9U9RED1TNO-9LAdkIb3Bqa_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/departure%2Bat%2BLAX.jpg" title="departure at LAX" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">departure at LAX</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Looking forward to the things discussed during the get-together dinner! Haha! Feel free to watch the video version of this post below. 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Well, this one is one of the problems we had to face recently and I think sharing our experience may help people be more aware of things and options to do when the problem arises especially if you are living in our city - <u>Marikina</u>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">As the pandemic continues to spread and the number of infected balloons, we all try to <a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/03/informative-details-about-coronavirus-safety-tips-and-prevention.html" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">avoid catching the virus</a>,<b> </b>but still, no one is exempted as even the work from home guys<b> </b>get them. The bad news? One of our working household members experienced some of the symptoms of having the virus and voluntarily quarantined himself from then on. Know more about the story here..</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qXeRaG7Whjo/XzJSGAx8X2I/AAAAAAAAEU4/q830dpgrPe0RIJmzjVn9-8PS95MlxgYPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/free%2Bswab%2Btest%2Bdrive%2Bthru%2Bexperience.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="free swab test experience" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qXeRaG7Whjo/XzJSGAx8X2I/AAAAAAAAEU4/q830dpgrPe0RIJmzjVn9-8PS95MlxgYPQCLcBGAsYHQ/d/free%2Bswab%2Btest%2Bdrive%2Bthru%2Bexperience.jpg" title="free swab test experience" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">literally a drive-thru experience</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the most important things to do even if you are unsure (<i>but with significant symptoms</i>) if you have the virus is to <b>self-quarantine</b><b>.</b> In our case, he did this because he experienced a <u>mild fever</u>, <u>cough</u>, some <u>chills</u>, and <u>lost his sense of taste</u> for quite a bit.</div><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>A quick disclaimer: The processes here may vary from the experiences of others who have done the same thing since we have different situations and conditions, but, rest assured that I will try to share ours with details as much as I can. </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Most probably, he got it from their workplace since cases there were piling up too. His job is quite critical so he still needs to report to work regularly before being infected too. By the way, 4 days after he started his self-quarantine on the 2nd floor of our house, he did the swab test in a private hospital which gave the result of him indeed being positive with the <b>SARS-CoV-2.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I7DXzTki2X4/XzJUOztauHI/AAAAAAAAEVE/gM5iGvlvkSklPMhuaEWOMGX6YZTVFXzuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/covid%2Bpositive%2Bresult.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="covid positive result" border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I7DXzTki2X4/XzJUOztauHI/AAAAAAAAEVE/gM5iGvlvkSklPMhuaEWOMGX6YZTVFXzuwCLcBGAsYHQ/d/covid%2Bpositive%2Bresult.jpg" title="covid positive result" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">screenshot of the actual result<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, we never have imagined this happening (<i>who would</i>) but we have to act fast. There are a lot of factors to think about but the first thing we taught of is calling our local government unit (LGU) for help like what are the guidelines and procedures once a household member tested positive with COVID-19.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We contacted the following simultaneously:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Baranggay hall (<i>we were passed around</i>)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Marikina City Hall</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Marikina Health Office (<i>gave the number of the Communications and Command Center</i>)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* The no. of the Command Center or the 161 responders is <b>8-646-2436</b> to<b> 38</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">then..</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><u><br /></u></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Command Center (<i>gave the number of the <u>City Epidemiological Surveillance Unit or CESU</u></i>)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* The no. of the Marikina CESU is <b> </b><b>8-997-1013 </b>(Covid lab)<b> / 0945-517-6926 / 0961-745-4848</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bXIvCHvHfco/XzJVNHJ9D3I/AAAAAAAAEVM/9d-QHF5Vv8gxuC8MP0XYnFntM0wf4qkCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/call%2Byour%2Blocal%2Bgovernment%2Bunit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="call your local government unit" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bXIvCHvHfco/XzJVNHJ9D3I/AAAAAAAAEVM/9d-QHF5Vv8gxuC8MP0XYnFntM0wf4qkCwCLcBGAsYHQ/d/call%2Byour%2Blocal%2Bgovernment%2Bunit.jpg" title="call your local government unit" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">call your local government unit<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the hardest part which we tried to contact for like 3 straight days before being successful. We were 3 different people assigned to each number - landline and both the mobile numbers. I actually called the command center back and asked if we can just visit the CESU site on the 2nd day, but, they reiterated that it is really that difficult to reach them but just try and try until your call pushes through because they act accordingly from the reports coming there..</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Why are we eyeing for this option</u>? Of course, for the safety of not only ourselves but our previous contacts, we have to be tested as well.. but a regular swab test would cost us at least P5,000 or $100 each on a decent hospital. Well, testing all of us here in this household will be costly so having it for FREE would be a big help for us especially this pandemic season.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">..meanwhile, our COVID-19 patient here is in contact with the doctors of the said private hospital via phone and online - we personally buy the prescriptions accordingly. Good thing he was covered by his employer's health insurance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iDXxuoAQrag/XzJV4t0zO3I/AAAAAAAAEVU/wPnz5_Ea3sElK9xiEQ5l7UZc0scIPSDNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/online%2Bhelp%2Bis%2Bavailable.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="online help is available" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iDXxuoAQrag/XzJV4t0zO3I/AAAAAAAAEVU/wPnz5_Ea3sElK9xiEQ5l7UZc0scIPSDNgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/online%2Bhelp%2Bis%2Bavailable.jpg" title="online help is available" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">online help is available<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, after the 3rd morning of trying, our call to the 0945-517-6926 number pushed through. They will ask a few initial questions and some personal information for better contact. They may give you an email address - <a href="mailto:marikinacesu@gmail.com"><b>marikinacesu@gmail.com</b></a> - for further requirements if needed. Not that long like minutes after that first exchange, a 2nd call came for the initial investigation/contact tracing. They will ask for more information about the COVID-19 patient and advised that the next call would be the scheduling of the free swab test already.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If your situation needs urgency, feel free to ask where</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During these calls, you will be asked if you want to be assisted by their responder's team or drive-thru via your personal car <i>(if possible</i>) - we selected the drive-thru option which you won't even need to step out of it. Schedules may vary since it is done in many ways like per barangay, etc.. but thank God ours was attained after 2 working days - weekends excluded. Make sure though that you have accomplished filling out the<b> Case Investigation Form (CIF)</b> given either by your LGU or on-site (<i>ask for assistance</i>) because that is the only form you'll be needing on the testing day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sA0WzOdpz2w/XzJngTJ8HuI/AAAAAAAAEVs/TBW9BSrZH0kiTopUpBmvC54CSuTmWvBtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/case%2Binvestigation%2Bform%2BCIF.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="case investigation form (CIF)" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sA0WzOdpz2w/XzJngTJ8HuI/AAAAAAAAEVs/TBW9BSrZH0kiTopUpBmvC54CSuTmWvBtgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/case%2Binvestigation%2Bform%2BCIF.jpg" title="case investigation form (CIF)" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">case investigation form (CIF)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Swab testing that day was scheduled to begin around 9:00 AM but we came there 30 mins. early, we were one in the first 10 in line, yey!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gjA17Qfsc2I/XzJiebqFOkI/AAAAAAAAEVg/R7Is5_Z0sq0kZ4jAuI0x4L9vpvohQ2qmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/drive%2Bthru%2Bswab%2Btesting%2Bat%2BMarikina%2BHotel.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="drive thru swab testing at Marikina Hotel" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gjA17Qfsc2I/XzJiebqFOkI/AAAAAAAAEVg/R7Is5_Z0sq0kZ4jAuI0x4L9vpvohQ2qmQCLcBGAsYHQ/d/drive%2Bthru%2Bswab%2Btesting%2Bat%2BMarikina%2BHotel.jpg" title="drive thru swab testing at Marikina Hotel" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">drive-thru swab testing at <b>Marikina Hotel</b><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Important note: <b>They accept walk-in applicants too</b> so make sure to visit here if you are feeling any symptom(s). Just don't forget to observe proper social distancing as the number of people here tends to grow over time and they are the ones who either have direct contact with the covid-positive people or are feeling some symptom(s) already. </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The phasing was quick, before you arrive at the first station, someone will get your CIF. Upon your arrival at the said station, they will provide you the swabbing items (<i>make sure to check if they wrote your names correctly</i>) with your CIF back. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x7dcl-jtdIM/XzJqQmklVtI/AAAAAAAAEV4/eeG61m9panEFaqWsq6Gs6aNNM-x6B80ZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/swabbing%2Bitems.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="swabbing items" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x7dcl-jtdIM/XzJqQmklVtI/AAAAAAAAEV4/eeG61m9panEFaqWsq6Gs6aNNM-x6B80ZwCLcBGAsYHQ/d/swabbing%2Bitems.jpg" title="swabbing items" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">items for swabbing<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">the next and last station is the swabbing area. Ready your tonsils as they are in for a challenge (<i>lol</i>). Kidding aside, they'll just rub the tip of the cotton to your tonsils and it's done. That simple.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aevfCD_0uoQ/XzJr7VfA-8I/AAAAAAAAEWE/GQMH0Z7Ld9AeyxQg4pa5aul1prqfA_zmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/swabbing%2Barea%2B%2528Marikina%2BHotel%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="swabbing area at Marikina Hotel" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aevfCD_0uoQ/XzJr7VfA-8I/AAAAAAAAEWE/GQMH0Z7Ld9AeyxQg4pa5aul1prqfA_zmgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/swabbing%2Barea%2B%2528Marikina%2BHotel%2529.jpg" title="swabbing area at Marikina Hotel" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">swabbing area<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And according to their post swabbing instructions, results will be given via the following ways with the given details and reminders:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">REMINDERS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">- self-quarantine until your result is given</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- it will take 3 to 5 days for the result to be provided</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">WAYS TO GET THE RESULT</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">- email <a href="mailto:marikinalabresults@gmail.com"><b>marikinalabresults@gmail.com</b></a> with your valid ID</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- call <b>0945-517-6926</b> or <b>0956-467-0870</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cNjEYhKOWu8/XzJs3KLImyI/AAAAAAAAEWM/-ElT9S2oiMgMYEXB33ulbIi24vGh2kYPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/post%2Bswabbing%2Binstructions.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="post swabbing reminders" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cNjEYhKOWu8/XzJs3KLImyI/AAAAAAAAEWM/-ElT9S2oiMgMYEXB33ulbIi24vGh2kYPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/post%2Bswabbing%2Binstructions.jpg" title="post swabbing reminders" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">post swabbing reminders<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With these, I actually would like to commend our city officials for making this happen. To all the people who helped us, the front-liners in operation, and up to the heads who planned this out, a big shout out of "<i>Thank You</i>".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There may be some flaws when it comes to urgency and initiative, but I do appreciate the whole effort of bringing this all together. <b>Good job, Marikina!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you want to watch our actual experience, feel free to watch the video below.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">P.S. The results were delivered at our doorsteps after 4 days.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nRdCZtfBMJQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="nRdCZtfBMJQ"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRdCZtfBMJQ" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com32127 S Dao, Marikina, 1820 Metro Manila, Philippines14.6505841 121.1195884-13.659649736178846 85.9633384 42.960817936178842 156.2758384tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-13867931656898958782020-07-13T13:56:00.021+08:002021-02-12T19:13:18.071+08:00Steak food trip at Brickfire (review) | Lilac street, Marikina<div style="text-align: justify;">We all have our own comfort food whether it's by what we are used to eating, how we were raised, or simply by choice. It is the one we usually crave for when we are sad, happy, or we just feel like it. For this post, it's <u>steak</u> time! Often, steak is paired with the word expensive or luxurious because of its price, but what if I told you we found a food establishment that serves it at an affordable price to satisfy that craving, lets? lets.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q3vqgAwp4qs/XwGg-NJdNVI/AAAAAAAAEOg/YJnMis80tag-9iyJ2yKkq37FEZ5Yh-rswCK4BGAsYHg/s600/honey%2Bmustard%2Bsteak%2Bat%2BBrickfire.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cowgirl Annie (plain steak) at Brickfire" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q3vqgAwp4qs/XwGg-NJdNVI/AAAAAAAAEOg/YJnMis80tag-9iyJ2yKkq37FEZ5Yh-rswCK4BGAsYHg/d/honey%2Bmustard%2Bsteak%2Bat%2BBrickfire.jpg" title="Cowgirl Annie (plain steak) at Brickfire" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cowgirl Annie (<i>plain steak</i>)</td></tr></tbody></table><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">We decided to eat at <b>Brickfire - Lilac street</b>, Marikina Heights after playing a staggering 4 hrs. of non-stop badminton games at <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/03/3-reasons-why-i-play-badminton-KP.html" target="_blank">Katipunan Prime</a></b>.<b> </b>Brickfire has many branches especially in Quezon City area and they are known for serving these sumptuous yet affordable meats, of course, especially when it comes to steaks. </div><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Its quarantine season so them being open at this given time is a blessing for people who are craving for such treats. But man, we are soo ready for anything right now as we are dead tired from the games we had.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mQzPqTWGen0/XwHVvf6tPrI/AAAAAAAAEO8/_R2OkU2fhFgNAGHRyLZNkoHd1wDjNLm_wCK4BGAsYHg/s600/inside%2BBrickfire.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="inside Brickfire Lilac street" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mQzPqTWGen0/XwHVvf6tPrI/AAAAAAAAEO8/_R2OkU2fhFgNAGHRyLZNkoHd1wDjNLm_wCK4BGAsYHg/d/inside%2BBrickfire.jpg" title="inside Brickfire Lilac street" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brickfire - Lilac street interior</td></tr></tbody></table> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Even though the place is quite small, it feels comfy inside. The lighting is good and the interior is actually pretty nice. We were temperature checked and sanitizers are provided at the entrance in compliance with the proper hygiene standards while the pandemic is going on.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/01/more-about-singer-songwriter-carlo-david.html" target="_blank">Carlo</a></b> being the lead steak hunter (lol), ordered for the group their flagship product cowgirl annie, the steak meal (plain), and yes, for each of us. <i>"Eh kung ganito tayo parati wag mo na kami iwan, forever.. wahaha!".</i> We were also offered to try their hickory chicken wings which we did not decline. It looks like we are in for another fight and our tummies are excited!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4NQSxOyGJ50/XwHe5W6mKjI/AAAAAAAAEPY/uN0WNBiSxaEaODgeJvTuA-3dHu7W9T8SACK4BGAsYHg/s800/steak%2Bdoneness.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="steak doneness" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4NQSxOyGJ50/XwHe5W6mKjI/AAAAAAAAEPY/uN0WNBiSxaEaODgeJvTuA-3dHu7W9T8SACK4BGAsYHg/d/steak%2Bdoneness.jpg" title="steak doneness" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">steak doneness</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">* If you want to see their full menu (<i>prices included</i>), see it in the <u>video below</u> so make sure to watch it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As the friendly staff kept us company on serving the ice-cold water and some of the utensils we needed, not that long our orders were served with lightning speed. Good job Brickfire!<b> </b>Keep this great service all the way.<b> =)</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ofS-BRwl01g/XwHjrWItnYI/AAAAAAAAEQQ/_r77EtAWuysZxbbmQogPizz7bxBWYBMwACK4BGAsYHg/s600/group%2Bmeal.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cowgirl Annie (plain steak) and hickory chicken wings" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ofS-BRwl01g/XwHjrWItnYI/AAAAAAAAEQQ/_r77EtAWuysZxbbmQogPizz7bxBWYBMwACK4BGAsYHg/d/group%2Bmeal.jpg" title="Cowgirl Annie (plain steak) and hickory chicken wings" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to attack? <i>(I think there is no need to ask)</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Good thing I had the chance to take this photo as these were murdered in minutes literally after I took the shot. Knowing the value AND price of what you ate versus the satisfaction it brings, it always not only tastes good but feels good when the deal/exchange is nice. So do I think this is a good deal? It's actually a great deal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGW76JX48dk/XwHgEiQ5FzI/AAAAAAAAEPw/oNmM2FbKOS4C46inLjykMfs3N6UKcigWQCK4BGAsYHg/s600/hickory%2Bchicken%2Bwings.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="hickory chicken wings" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGW76JX48dk/XwHgEiQ5FzI/AAAAAAAAEPw/oNmM2FbKOS4C46inLjykMfs3N6UKcigWQCK4BGAsYHg/d/hickory%2Bchicken%2Bwings.jpg" title="hickory chicken wings" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hickory chicken wings</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Seriously, these chicken wings meal is a dark horse, they are so delicious that you'll forget your mama's name <b>XD</b>. Those flavored powder will light up your taste buds that you will be wanting for more and more and more. A great recommendation. I will surely order them the next time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Brickfire is surely a great find for those of you who haven't tried them yet, well, for those who already eat here regularly, congrats on finding them. I am pretty sure Philip and Paolo would be ecstatic to go back here and try their other offerings, so, <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/01/more-about-singer-songwriter-carlo-david.html" target="_blank">Carlo</a></b>, kelan na ba ulet? Haha!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vmV7bT4ai8o/XwHprNL4tTI/AAAAAAAAEQs/_AA3-ohOnng3Ss5nkjJCQmromeuVYiYwACK4BGAsYHg/s600/crew%2Binside%2BBrickfire.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Group picture at Brickfire" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vmV7bT4ai8o/XwHprNL4tTI/AAAAAAAAEQs/_AA3-ohOnng3Ss5nkjJCQmromeuVYiYwACK4BGAsYHg/d/crew%2Binside%2BBrickfire.jpg" title="Group picture at Brickfire" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like we now know who can't wait haha</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are some short clips of our visit inside Brickfire. Make sure to follow their accounts and take note of their contact details below for any changes especially about their operations as we adapt to this new normal. Have fun watching the footage as it slightly turns into a semi mukbang video. LOL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font color="#d52c1f"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UiA9dermlYo" width="320" youtube-src-id="UiA9dermlYo"></iframe></div></font></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiA9dermlYo" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Location: <b>75 G/F Bennt III bldg. Lilac street, Marikina City 1800</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Operating days: <b>Monday to Sunday</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Operating hours:<b> 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Contact Nos.: <b>(02) 8 400-50-88</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook:<b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brickfiremarcoshiway/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/brickfiremarcoshiway/</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram: <b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brickfiremarcos/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brickfiremarcos/</a></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mzS9PFb2Qkc/XwHq76Fcq7I/AAAAAAAAERI/ZIuB2Z0tGfQj9EK3O6PGeRfzAOnYnTtBQCK4BGAsYHg/s600/Brickfire%2BLilac%2BMarikina%2Blogo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Brickfire Lilac logo" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mzS9PFb2Qkc/XwHq76Fcq7I/AAAAAAAAERI/ZIuB2Z0tGfQj9EK3O6PGeRfzAOnYnTtBQCK4BGAsYHg/w200-h200/Brickfire%2BLilac%2BMarikina%2Blogo.jpg" title="Brickfire Lilac logo" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bakin' awesome!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com1875, 1800 Lilac St, Marikina, 1800 Metro Manila, Philippines14.6389545 121.121918-13.671279336178845 85.965668 42.94918833617885 156.278168tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-71967942927712360632020-06-10T12:24:00.018+08:002021-02-12T19:13:28.803+08:00Rhipe's Clothing by Ira Denise Oyco | How did it all start<div style="text-align: justify;">As one of the first-ever blog posts I have written 7 years ago (Article <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2013/03/rhipe-backyard-facebook-store-manila.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>), I am very much happy to update you with what this online clothing store/brand has achieved so far. It was formerly known as <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2013/03/rhipe-backyard-facebook-store-manila.html" target="_blank">Rhipe's backyard</a></b> then but for obvious reasons of expanding, it is currently named <b>Rhipe's clothing</b> still, of course, owned by our very own <u>Ira Oyco</u>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cb2MV_Q2vc8/Xt5TcmaubSI/AAAAAAAAEIE/JWbv8KGvWOQkmpXNRKPrVcdqMkNTNMISgCK4BGAsYHg/s600/Rhipe%2527s%2Bclothing%2Bby%2BIra%2BDenise%2BOyco.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Paolo and Ira of Rhipe's clothing" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cb2MV_Q2vc8/Xt5TcmaubSI/AAAAAAAAEIE/JWbv8KGvWOQkmpXNRKPrVcdqMkNTNMISgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Rhipe%2527s%2Bclothing%2Bby%2BIra%2BDenise%2BOyco.jpg" title="Paolo and Ira of Rhipe's clothing" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paolo and Ira of Rhipe's clothing<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Starting the business literally from scratch, Ira has paved her way to blooming her potentials and expanding Rhipe's to the unimaginable following with an astounding <i>hundred thousand</i> followers on Instagram.</div><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-khSEWvvopVQ/Xt5XOYseVoI/AAAAAAAAEIg/8E1FOX6JRsITx-T7ijSIDDQzTu3IHTpogCK4BGAsYHg/s600/Rhipes%2BInstagram.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rhipe's Instagram page" border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-khSEWvvopVQ/Xt5XOYseVoI/AAAAAAAAEIg/8E1FOX6JRsITx-T7ijSIDDQzTu3IHTpogCK4BGAsYHg/d/Rhipes%2BInstagram.jpg" title="Rhipe's Instagram page" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rhipe's Instagram page <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhipesbackyard/" target="_blank">here</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reflecting her own fashion sense and style in the business, people started to follow Ira's personal Instagram account as well which translated to her being a brand herself at the same time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t3plobiq_4s/Xt5ZKMXj-iI/AAAAAAAAEI8/W6IG1NDP1kMAU0pv7pUPFlSTnybo6DrAQCK4BGAsYHg/s600/Ira%2527s%2BInstagram%2Baccount.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ira's Instagram account" border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t3plobiq_4s/Xt5ZKMXj-iI/AAAAAAAAEI8/W6IG1NDP1kMAU0pv7pUPFlSTnybo6DrAQCK4BGAsYHg/d/Ira%2527s%2BInstagram%2Baccount.jpg" title="Ira's Instagram account" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ira's Instagram account <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iradeniseoyco/" target="_blank">here</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rhipe's is still Rhipe's, always present in the regular bazaars, still does online transactions (but now thru their own website - <b><a href="https://rhipesbackyard.com/" target="_blank">Rhipe's Clothing</a></b>), and do its thing which inspires people to wear stylish clothes every time they can.. The only difference is that now, they work on a larger scale with a bigger number of followers, well, it simply means more work for Ira so thank God <i>Paolo</i> came (awwww! haha).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--05szYEwNiE/Xt5dKxrYU9I/AAAAAAAAEJY/L3m3vgEyNB89NVmjj-24Rw9vs6OvHIVNQCK4BGAsYHg/s600/Rhipe%2527s%2Bin%2Baction.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rhipe's clothing in action (Bazaar)" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--05szYEwNiE/Xt5dKxrYU9I/AAAAAAAAEJY/L3m3vgEyNB89NVmjj-24Rw9vs6OvHIVNQCK4BGAsYHg/d/Rhipe%2527s%2Bin%2Baction.jpg" title="Rhipe's clothing in action (Bazaar)" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It looks like Ira has a nasty plan here lol<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rhipe's and Ira are having their own breakthroughs respectively: Rhipe's clothing has reached a few mainstream celebrities wearing the brand while Ira gets to be featured in some of the popular fashion magazines and trend-setting sites locally (<i>she even do some inspiring talks to young entrepreneurs about starting their own businesses..</i>)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q4JNXDn9v5g/Xt84TLWfNMI/AAAAAAAAEKI/OZiFpV9piN0uuKy75WMh7zZ97h5fb9bCwCK4BGAsYHg/s600/Arci%2BMunoz%2Bwearing%2BRhipes.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Arci Muñoz wearing Rhipes" border="0" data-original-height="366" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q4JNXDn9v5g/Xt84TLWfNMI/AAAAAAAAEKI/OZiFpV9piN0uuKy75WMh7zZ97h5fb9bCwCK4BGAsYHg/d/Arci%2BMunoz%2Bwearing%2BRhipes.jpg" title="Arci Muñoz wearing Rhipes" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arci Muñoz wearing Rhipe's</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7m1kYthlTU/Xt8415fmF_I/AAAAAAAAEKg/3686tCmtWnsUw3oe41tDUU-n5nlpLFnYQCK4BGAsYHg/s600/Ira%2BOyco%2Bon%2BMEGA%2BMagazine.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ira Oyco on MEGA Magazine" border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7m1kYthlTU/Xt8415fmF_I/AAAAAAAAEKg/3686tCmtWnsUw3oe41tDUU-n5nlpLFnYQCK4BGAsYHg/d/Ira%2BOyco%2Bon%2BMEGA%2BMagazine.jpg" title="Ira Oyco on MEGA Magazine" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ira Oyco getting featured in MEGA Magazine</td></tr></tbody></table> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sound too simple? As the business model is straight forward and easy to get, let's know more and deeper about the life of the business and how Ira and Paolo continue to manage all the struggles and milestones of Rhipe's Clothing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I managed to prepare a number of questions for them to answer and hopefully this video right here will be a great inspiration to all the entrepreneurs out there planning to have their businesses ready/going especially this pandemic season.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are curious if I asked "<i>How much they have already earned?</i>", yes, I did.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q4YmgfecNQk" width="320" youtube-src-id="Q4YmgfecNQk"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4YmgfecNQk" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;">HQ: <b>Bali Oasis, Marcos Highway, Brgy. Santolan - Pasig City</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Email: <a href="mailto:rhipesclothing@gmail.com" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">rhipesclothing@gmail.com</a><b> / </b><b><a href="mailto:rhipedbackyardph@gmail.com" target="_blank">rhipedbackyardph@gmail.com</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Web page: <b><a href="https://rhipesbackyard.com/" target="_blank">https://rhipesbackyard.com/</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook fan page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rhipesbackyard/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><b>https://www.facebook.com/Rhipesbackyard/</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Instagram page: <b style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhipesbackyard" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rhipesbackyard</a></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjN6cPm2lAY/Xt86_SJboWI/AAAAAAAAELE/shCY-BaC6P49Ss42TkWDCjma0ad6_yYkgCK4BGAsYHg/s252/Rhipes%2Bclothing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rhipe's Clothing logo" border="0" data-original-height="182" data-original-width="252" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjN6cPm2lAY/Xt86_SJboWI/AAAAAAAAELE/shCY-BaC6P49Ss42TkWDCjma0ad6_yYkgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Rhipes%2Bclothing.jpg" title="Rhipe's Clothing logo" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com68Marikina-Infanta Highway, Brgy. Santolan, Pasig, 1610 Metro Manila, Philippines14.6192218 121.0903547-13.691012036178845 85.9341047 42.929455636178844 156.2466047tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-61230822225471513272020-05-25T07:41:00.016+08:002021-02-19T17:00:39.957+08:007 reasons or inspirations to keep blogging/vlogging<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">I became a full-time blogger/vlogger recently and man, you'll just really appreciate them more once you are in their shoes already. I even wrote <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2014/04/3-great-reasons-why-you-need-to-write-6.html" target="_blank">3 great things why you need to write</a></b> a few years back (lol). To be honest, it is not that easy, simple, and fun as <u>we thought</u> it will be because we mostly only see the finished products, and obviously, only when it's ready. But once you know the stories and efforts behind those articles and videos, it is a totally different scenario.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jd0ti8-wQgM/XrUXs9H_ePI/AAAAAAAAEEk/GkfwE4_K5EIE1n-8mvuFBhN0dgU7wZ0vgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/7%2Breasons%2Bto%2Bkeep%2Bblogging%2Bor%2Bvlogging.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="7 inspirations to keep blogging or vlogging" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jd0ti8-wQgM/XrUXs9H_ePI/AAAAAAAAEEk/GkfwE4_K5EIE1n-8mvuFBhN0dgU7wZ0vgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/7%2Breasons%2Bto%2Bkeep%2Bblogging%2Bor%2Bvlogging.jpg" title="7 inspirations to keep blogging or vlogging" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">7 reasons</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was blessed enough to receive a compliment recently and I suddenly thought, "<i>Why not write something about them to not only keep ME going but keep OTHERS as well energized</i>?". Thus where this blog post idea came from. Well, let's start immediately and not waste time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Inspire others </b><i>(how ironic, eh?)</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mywHDEzve94/XrSm2Ly9tPI/AAAAAAAAEDY/bEKwIZFZhHQ1McaNk3BkCueUDDEWJBTKACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/inspired%2Bto%2Bdo%2BYouTube.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="inspired to do YouTube" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mywHDEzve94/XrSm2Ly9tPI/AAAAAAAAEDY/bEKwIZFZhHQ1McaNk3BkCueUDDEWJBTKACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/inspired%2Bto%2Bdo%2BYouTube.jpg" title="inspired to do YouTube" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inspired to do YouTube</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a win-win relationship where both parties inspire each other. Fortunately, this one got the opportunity and guts to voice it out. Not all people will tell it that you actually inspired them. But nonetheless, continue to do what you do and do it not only for them but more importantly for yourself because you want and love what you do. Awwww.. Haha!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Share & Learn ideas</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXxVXGNlPqs/XrSrLpvrpKI/AAAAAAAAEDk/1Wclz-UE--gOTSoAwANEUatcD3k9-wXgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/exchanging%2Bof%2Bideas.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="exchange of ideas" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXxVXGNlPqs/XrSrLpvrpKI/AAAAAAAAEDk/1Wclz-UE--gOTSoAwANEUatcD3k9-wXgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/exchanging%2Bof%2Bideas.jpg" title="exchange of ideas" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">exchange of ideas</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Personally, the simple facts that you are reading my posts and viewing my videos are already a big deal for me. What more when you compliment and even share your insights with them, they are already bonuses, really. It's not only that I learn more about what I do, but I also learn even more about what I create - validations and corrections whatever they maybe are still learnings after all.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>3. It is therapeutic</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9y32IlwejyA/XrT40EFuzNI/AAAAAAAAEEE/JBd-lwxv_cM2jMaNgGbxw2vhYyeJrtxIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Hulugan%2Bwaterfall.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hulugan waterfall" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9y32IlwejyA/XrT40EFuzNI/AAAAAAAAEEE/JBd-lwxv_cM2jMaNgGbxw2vhYyeJrtxIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Hulugan%2Bwaterfall.jpg" title="Hulugan waterfall" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">check out our therapeutic waterfall experience <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/03/hulugan-falls-at-luisiana-laguna-ph-drone-footage.html" target="_blank">here</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Writing articles and creating videos are continuously evolving.. Some look at it as a different form of freedom of speech, a way of self-expression, an artistic outlet of emotions and ideas, to even the simplest reason of voicing out your personal opinions or whatever they may be.. It all helps us satisfy that urge to let those ideas and feelings out making us feel a bit contented in some ways we never have imagined. You'll most likely relate to this when you already tried blogging or vlogging at least once.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>4. Making those memories somehow tangible</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I1RbuPpQvm4/XrT5PBnkITI/AAAAAAAAEEM/rLjnAsW-zV4CT7VXoRaFokxacMgIBoaKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Mt%2BPamitinan%2Bhike.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="one of our Mt. Pamitinan hikes" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I1RbuPpQvm4/XrT5PBnkITI/AAAAAAAAEEM/rLjnAsW-zV4CT7VXoRaFokxacMgIBoaKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Mt%2BPamitinan%2Bhike.jpg" title="one of our Mt. Pamitinan hikes" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">more of our mountain trips <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/search/label/climb" target="_blank">here</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I may have already tackled this in my old blog post <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2014/04/3-great-reasons-why-you-need-to-write-6.html" target="_blank">here</a></b> (<i>No. 2</i>), but to keep the explanation simpler, with blogging and vlogging, you are preserving your memories somehow in a form you more appreciate - not only in your mind. Whether it may be in writing, pictures, and/or videos, it helps you appreciate more everything around you and what you have in the present or even in the past. And not all people have those precious opportunities, really.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. Help others</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FnwijFmAoLc/XrT65bX0LNI/AAAAAAAAEEY/MVP3hvvq10QUtDi4fpJ4FqlfzPwoRLdFACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/help%2Bothers.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="help others" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FnwijFmAoLc/XrT65bX0LNI/AAAAAAAAEEY/MVP3hvvq10QUtDi4fpJ4FqlfzPwoRLdFACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/help%2Bothers.jpg" title="help others" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">thanks man! that was close (lol)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the main purposes I do this is that I wanted to help others in any way I can <i>(as previously written on my "<a href="https://michaelshut.com/p/about-blog.html" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">about the blog page</a>" here)</i>, well, besides sharing the things I really like. I actually started writing about the businesses and professional services of my friends and family which later on grew where I now create videos about these blog posts too here on my <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a></b>.<br /><br />I am genuinely happy where I contribute something nice to them and see them grow even with the little things I can do for them. I never would have imagined that this past time activity of mine years ago will, later on, be the main thing I would be doing now. It seems making my time productive as much as possible then is bearing fruits right now.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>6. Earn extra money</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TbfkSMBOcf4/XrT2Q4e_iII/AAAAAAAAED0/KHuNdA5-RsYV0Zg5y76GceC2mkBz22IhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/earn%2Bextra%2Bmoney%2Bby%2Bblogging.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="earn extra money thru blogging and vlogging" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TbfkSMBOcf4/XrT2Q4e_iII/AAAAAAAAED0/KHuNdA5-RsYV0Zg5y76GceC2mkBz22IhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/earn%2Bextra%2Bmoney%2Bby%2Bblogging.jpg" title="earn extra money thru blogging and vlogging" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the same photo I used on <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/05/earned-73-dollars-or-3650-pesos-in-one-day-blogging-with-google-adsense.html" target="_blank">earning the $73 profit in one blogging day</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I always tell many people that if they would like to earn money by blogging or vlogging, don't focus too much on it. Though I still stand by this belief because you will be struggling and pressured too much by trying too hard which may lead you to burn out. But if this will be the full-time work then it changes some things. Sometimes, a little pressure is all we need to get some things going. For better reference, you can check my other posts related to this:<br /><br />* Monetizing this blog > the story<b> <a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/04/my-1st-google-adsense-payout-how-much.html" target="_blank">here</a></b><br />* Monetizing my YouTube channel > the story <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/03/how-much-will-you-earn-1000-subscribers-4000-watch-hours-on-YouTube.html" target="_blank">here</a></b><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>7. Transform it into a business</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MEUu4m4QZO8/XrT2BrPlxWI/AAAAAAAAEDw/2i_iTUJh50Yp7rFvD00TnYikeehbEm7JgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/turn%2Byour%2Bblog%2Bor%2Bvlog%2Bto%2Bbusiness.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="turn your blog and/or vlog into a business" border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MEUu4m4QZO8/XrT2BrPlxWI/AAAAAAAAEDw/2i_iTUJh50Yp7rFvD00TnYikeehbEm7JgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/turn%2Byour%2Bblog%2Bor%2Bvlog%2Bto%2Bbusiness.jpg" title="turn your blog and/or vlog into a business" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">turn your blog and/or vlog into a business</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Once you monetize these platforms, you may now start to think further. There are a lot of blogs and vlogs earning a lot of money if you use them wisely <i>(and in different ways too)</i>. Though investing a lot maybe required, just make sure you are optimizing everything you do with caution. Thanks to the show <u>Shark Tank</u> which boosts my interest in making my platforms better from time to time <i>(especially when new episodes come out)</i>, it keeps me going and pushes me to do better every-single-day. As per Mark Cuban's famous question goes, "<i>What's your daily grind</i>"?, How about you, what's yours?<br /><br />Making this your own livelihood is one of the best things to achieve right now, it does not promise that it will go easy from then on. And as I always use my favorite "<i>Tangled movie line</i>", once you achieve one dream, the next step after that is finding another one. Let's all do that people. Out.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-bXcZrH7XLQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="-bXcZrH7XLQ"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bXcZrH7XLQ" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com56Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines14.65073 121.102854614.5892795 121.0221736 14.712180499999999 121.1835356tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-51117652212367663342020-05-07T13:48:00.011+08:002021-02-12T19:13:56.688+08:00I earned $73 or P3,650 in one day with Google Adsense<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">I was earning a <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/04/my-1st-google-adsense-payout-how-much.html" target="_blank">decent amount of dollars per day</a></b> as per my account was just <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/03/approved-google-adsense-on-my-blogspot.html" target="_blank">recently monetized </a></b>when this happened. But never did I imagine earning this much in a single day without doing anything special compared to all the other days I routinely do. What made it happen? Let's look deeper into the details here below.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2wrtKVUbbtI/XrDexlisisI/AAAAAAAAEBQ/NJ0Ro-lfCOka78w2tlnroXdV-tfI4B7RQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/73%2Bdollars%2Bin%2Bone%2Bblogging%2Bday.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="$73 in one blogging day" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2wrtKVUbbtI/XrDexlisisI/AAAAAAAAEBQ/NJ0Ro-lfCOka78w2tlnroXdV-tfI4B7RQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/73%2Bdollars%2Bin%2Bone%2Bblogging%2Bday.jpg" title="$73 in one blogging day" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><b>$73</b> or <b>P3,650</b> a day maybe small for some established sites out there but for me that is writing on a not-so-popular and extravagant niche, like this lifestyle/personal blog is a big thing already. Okay, I will try to explain the details here as simple as I can so you guys can better understand them. To be honest, I am not an expert on this category but I will try to share with what I know regarding the topic as I was personally shocked as well by what happened. What we can do for now is to check the factors that might have affected the amount of surge on the advertising platform.<span><!--more--></span><br />To start on how do we earn here, "<i>us</i>" publishers gain profit from <u>views</u> and <u>clicks</u> on the advertisements that are being shown or promoted in our blog. We have a specific value per 1,000 views and a separate value per click, given. Those values depend on the advertiser's budget and bid then to be rolled out to all the publishers enrolled in the platform. Those advertisement campaigns can also be selective to publishers considering their audience matching it to the target market of the advertisement thus making some niche literally a gold mine.<br /><br />Here is the screenshot of my Google Adsense account where I earned that $73 in one day profit. I included some days prior and after it so we can directly compare some of the things I want to point out.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMpyZfNNZ4M/XrFjSO0l3VI/AAAAAAAAECY/RvpTHYtVAAAR5DonzcDjL6xTBha3sy1jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Google%2BAdsense%2Bscreenshot.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Google Adsense screenshot" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMpyZfNNZ4M/XrFjSO0l3VI/AAAAAAAAECY/RvpTHYtVAAAR5DonzcDjL6xTBha3sy1jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Google%2BAdsense%2Bscreenshot.jpg" title="Google Adsense screenshot" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Google Adsense screenshot</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />The <u>RPM</u> or <i>rate per meter (/1,000 views) </i>value<b> tripled</b>. I did not do anything extra special that day so I started to look at some of the other factors that might have affected that spike. It seems the <u>CPC</u> or <i>cost per click rate</i> also grew accordingly with the RPM which means the advertising bid of the campaign(s) that day was phenomenal. With that said, I reviewed the blog posts published sandwiching it and they were <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/04/how-to-stay-under-water-summer-ready.html" target="_blank">how to stay underwater</a></b> and <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/04/my-1st-google-adsense-payout-how-much.html" target="_blank">my first blogging payout from Google Adsense</a></b>. The <i>money-making niche</i> may have affected the value of the following days but definitely not the $73 since it was published a day after that.<br /><br />The next thing I investigated was the date when the spike happened. It was <i>holy week</i>, Easter Sunday to be exact. So, does performing during holidays affect the values too, maybe. Well, putting myself in the advertiser's shoes, it actually makes sense of bringing the budget up when people would most likely be spending more time online especially when they have a lot of free time. Hmmm..<br /><br />Well, if you are new to the industry, Google actually pays depending on which country your visitors are coming from.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EiUBiMvGBZE/XrHlEYwtCDI/AAAAAAAAEDI/-JSmK7FWJEEUavcOWYpKd5BbYFWU4xGBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/rate%2Bas%2Boer%2Bcountry.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="rate per country" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EiUBiMvGBZE/XrHlEYwtCDI/AAAAAAAAEDI/-JSmK7FWJEEUavcOWYpKd5BbYFWU4xGBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/rate%2Bas%2Boer%2Bcountry.jpg" title="rate per country" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span>rate per country of that specific month</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Yes, it matters too. The higher the value of the country, CPC and RPM go with it. But basically, every click is much more valuable than per visit. Well, again as per our pricing to reiterate the point, there is a cost PER CLICK vs. a cost PER 1,000 VIEWS so it directly tells the difference between the two.<br /><br />Going back on the first Google Adsense screenshot above, the CTR or <i>click-through rate </i>does not vary that much. Even though it is the highest percentage on the given photo, we cannot correlate its performance to the spike that has happened. What about the page views? Though I still want it to stay hidden for now, it's safe to tell you that hitting that 1,000-mark must give you an idea of my regular visitors that time if you look at those values carefully. Haha!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bErdaeTuSA8/XrGDOfRZYDI/AAAAAAAAECw/91p96E5ZZnwqNIvCCBQJ7OrM-YRv7xF2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/actual%2Bmoney%2BI%2Bgot%2Bfrom%2Bthat%2Bmonth.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Actual money I got from that month" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bErdaeTuSA8/XrGDOfRZYDI/AAAAAAAAECw/91p96E5ZZnwqNIvCCBQJ7OrM-YRv7xF2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/actual%2Bmoney%2BI%2Bgot%2Bfrom%2Bthat%2Bmonth.jpg" title="Actual money I got from that month" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't you dare count it! Haha!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />So, to conclude this post, It all still goes back to the <u>advertiser's campaign value</u>. Well, that is the highest factor that affected the spike for this case. Just imagine those rates combined with the sites that are doing thousands to millions of views per day. Wow! Just Wow. If you think this is already great, well there are a lot of other ways to earn a better amount of money via blogging.. some focus on CPC, some on affiliate marketing, and the list goes on and on..<br /><br />But then again, trying to optimize every opportunity counts. Always being ready here matters so consistency is key (lol. I mentioned this on my <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/10/how-to-grow-youtube-subscribers-and-video-views.html" target="_blank">YouTube tips</a></b> too - No. 9) - Increase those clicks and views day after day, time those postings well during the "<i>hot</i>" seasons, share valuable and helpful content as much as possible, build that audience you want to cater to.. one day, you'll just find yourself killing it.<br /><br />If you guys want to share your own success story related to this or share anything that would help others, feel free to do it in the comment section. I would really appreciate it. Thanks for visiting my blog and to God be all the glory.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B2NkcCa1_i8" width="320" youtube-src-id="B2NkcCa1_i8"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2NkcCa1_i8" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com60Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines14.65073 121.102854614.5892795 121.0221736 14.712180499999999 121.1835356tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-22471297153600312552020-04-30T08:48:00.010+08:002021-02-12T19:14:26.588+08:00Boracay island checklist | One of the best islands in the world<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">It's so ironic to having visited other countries like <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/02/seoul-south-korea-2018-9-tourist-spot.html" target="_blank">Korea</a></b>, <a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/02/osaka-japan-8-must-visit-places-at.html" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Japan</a>, and some parts of the United States like <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/06/gone-to-sin-city-for-work-las-vegas.html?showComment=1561692991416" target="_blank">Las Vegas</a></b> and <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/06/new-york-business-trip-big-apple.html" target="_blank">New York</a></b> without even stepping on some of our own pride areas here in the Philippines. Well, it's now time to do that. Let's discover more of what this world-famous island has to offer.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PaVCnF3rEt4/XqU5-1iCSJI/AAAAAAAAD_0/vh92W9RGx70aw3xERF-vrlELBz9ouBZfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Michael%2Bat%2BBoracay.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Michael at Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PaVCnF3rEt4/XqU5-1iCSJI/AAAAAAAAD_0/vh92W9RGx70aw3xERF-vrlELBz9ouBZfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Michael%2Bat%2BBoracay.jpg" title="Michael at Boracay" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Island life</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br />Hmmmm.. I'm not really a "<i>beach person</i>" as we label some people like that (maybe I am more of a <a href="https://michaelshut.com/search/label/climb" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">mountain person</a>, I don't know) but with this experience, I discovered staring at the night sky beside a beach is priceless. With just the sound of the waves, I caught myself looking blankly at the dark horizon and enjoying the moment. I think I enjoyed the calmness and to think that it happened on this world-famous island is just amazing. Well, if you want to know more then read along.. And congrats on reading the first one in our checklist.<span><!--more--></span><br /><br /><b>2. Feel how fine the white-sand here</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LtCIkF5efzs/XqU9izfIILI/AAAAAAAAEAA/13GYj6usj7sHRqCyglCKJWAc6iAXLkhZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/white%2Bsand%2BBoracay.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="white sand Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LtCIkF5efzs/XqU9izfIILI/AAAAAAAAEAA/13GYj6usj7sHRqCyglCKJWAc6iAXLkhZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/white%2Bsand%2BBoracay.jpg" title="white sand Boracay" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Addicted to its texture</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The feeling is <i>oh-so-fine! </i>It's like stepping on a mega soft rubber which massages your feet as you go along. Our family has visited a number of beaches in Batangas province but the sand here is just different, it's finer and looks neat. You can tell it by the way the water slides through them, the texture is just perfect.<br /><br /><br /><b>3. Be stunned with how the horizon color changes from sandy white to deep blue</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TUehS3_y8FM/XqU-VVlvX3I/AAAAAAAAEAM/T6OzqsxR5tsVzvkkaTPUDsmLPQS5PcwegCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/gradient%2Bblue%2Bhorizon%2Bin%2BBoracay.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="gradient blue horizon in Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TUehS3_y8FM/XqU-VVlvX3I/AAAAAAAAEAM/T6OzqsxR5tsVzvkkaTPUDsmLPQS5PcwegCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/gradient%2Bblue%2Bhorizon%2Bin%2BBoracay.jpg" title="gradient blue horizon in Boracay" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gradient blue horizon</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The moment my eyes landed on the beach, I was literally amazed by its color. I have never seen anything like it before <i>(aside from the computer)</i> where you see the color slowly gradient from light to dark in perfect levels. I am pertaining to the color of the sand which is <u>white</u> while it slowly turns <u>light blue</u> as it mixes with the water, then turns <u>blue</u> as the depth of the water goes deeper, and then <u>dark blue</u> onwards.. I know this picture above can give you an idea but seeing it in person is just in a different level of appreciating nature. <i>Galing talaga ni Lord.</i></div><br /><br /><b>4. Experience parasailing in sunset</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TEJHZsUgzPA/XqVB50xs-9I/AAAAAAAAEAk/qZq1KmkmU58AFP1Daj8SfWvKIGGDIT_2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/parasailing%2Bboracay.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="parasailing at Boracay Island" border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TEJHZsUgzPA/XqVB50xs-9I/AAAAAAAAEAk/qZq1KmkmU58AFP1Daj8SfWvKIGGDIT_2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/parasailing%2Bboracay.jpg" title="parasailing at Boracay Island" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The picture says it all. Woooooohooooo!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />This was an impulsive decision that we did while strolling along the beach that made our stay here a bit interesting. I will never see parasailing the same way I thought how easy it would be (haha!), it's really different when you actually try it. I suggest you guys riding it around the afternoon before they close because we were the last in line that time and we were gifted a sunset view that made the whole experience exponentially enjoyable. Imagine, cruising peacefully high up there with the beautiful islands around you while the sun is setting.. picturesque..<br /><br /><br /><b>5. Enjoy the <a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/02/g-max-experience-at-boracay-island.html" target="_blank">G-max ride</a></b> <i>(reverse bungee ride)</i><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VQTXP1puEXc/XqVCrJI0iAI/AAAAAAAAEAs/FZE_VfLNQNgNGHQJpz5REpE8RwzHhCcmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/gmax%2Bboracay%2Breverse%2Bbungee.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="G-max Boracay (reverse bungee ride)" border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VQTXP1puEXc/XqVCrJI0iAI/AAAAAAAAEAs/FZE_VfLNQNgNGHQJpz5REpE8RwzHhCcmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/gmax%2Bboracay%2Breverse%2Bbungee.jpg" title="G-max Boracay (reverse bungee ride)" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">let's do this!! wait, will we?</td></tr></tbody></table><br />We did this and the whole experience is posted on <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/02/g-max-experience-at-boracay-island.html" target="_blank">this article</a></b> <i>(with the full video ride).</i> To be honest, the most critical part of planning to do this is while you wait in line and watch how it catapults again and again especially hearing how loud the riders scream the whole time, It just makes you want to back out on the last minute. Thankfully, we were brave enough not to (<i>naks!</i>). Again, if you want to know more about this item, a separate post is available <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/02/g-max-experience-at-boracay-island.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br /><br /><br /><b>6. Level up those boat rides</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ggJ9zqNFWbI/XqaX8BpAFZI/AAAAAAAAEA4/clIA_6SJvKky4I3THZPNHeHqbIFtp_2FwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Boracay%2Bboat%2Brides.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Boracay boat rides" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ggJ9zqNFWbI/XqaX8BpAFZI/AAAAAAAAEA4/clIA_6SJvKky4I3THZPNHeHqbIFtp_2FwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Boracay%2Bboat%2Brides.jpg" title="Boracay boat rides" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cue Survivor music *</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I already mentioned this way back in our <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/03/5-things-to-do-when-you-are-in-puerto.html" target="_blank">Palawan post</a></b> but I will repeat it again here. Maximize those boat rides (<i>if possible</i>) by sitting on the tip of the boat because it is simply more fun. #survivorfeels<br /><br />It may sound crazy but you'll thank me later when you get the chance to do it. If the tip is not workable then try the boat flaps/wings, this is actually a better option <i>(just be careful in doing so)</i>.<br /><br /><br /><b>7. Wake up and relish the early mornings</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7a7SIFifJKY/Xqaa6_CFwVI/AAAAAAAAEBE/ix-t0COe-nM8qFyTvkmzE7K-dKYsKTzuACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/waking%2Bup%2Bat%2BBoracay%2Bisland.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="waking up at Boracay island" border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7a7SIFifJKY/Xqaa6_CFwVI/AAAAAAAAEBE/ix-t0COe-nM8qFyTvkmzE7K-dKYsKTzuACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/waking%2Bup%2Bat%2BBoracay%2Bisland.jpg" title="waking up at Boracay island" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>(sigh)</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />If the first item in our checklist is about how beautiful the night is on this island, well, wait until you experience waking up on the morning after. Sip that first cup of coffee, stroll along those windy shorelines, or just simply lie down to that beachside while hearing those birds chirping and waves crashing to start your another beautiful day. #thenrepeat<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3C9RQxQyfm0" width="320" youtube-src-id="3C9RQxQyfm0"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C9RQxQyfm0" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><br /><br /><br /></div><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com24Boracay, Malay, Philippines11.9673753 121.92481511.9052413 121.844134 12.0295093 122.005496tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-12576113642351725712020-04-24T16:47:00.010+08:002021-02-12T19:14:41.088+08:009 fun things to do when in Singapore | Don't miss the 6th<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">This country is one of the most diversified countries I have ever been to so far in terms of culture and people. I may still have to know more about their own identity as comparing them to their Southeast Asian neighbors (even physically) but one thing is for sure, that they are doing a great job as a team. They are actually one of the <i>most advanced in terms of technology</i> on the continent and they are the most competitive too when education is concerned. Interesting right? Then let's know more about them below:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E8-hrBiDdfQ/XqJhSsQFe_I/AAAAAAAAD8I/CgQ6n0W9zyUx-01KrK-MSaWVSblt6J7uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Ion%2BOrchard.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ion Orchard" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E8-hrBiDdfQ/XqJhSsQFe_I/AAAAAAAAD8I/CgQ6n0W9zyUx-01KrK-MSaWVSblt6J7uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Ion%2BOrchard.jpg" title="Ion Orchard" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ion Orchard</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, I made a list for you guys to easily understand better the <u>places to visit</u> and some of the <u>things to do</u> on your next visit to <b>Singapore</b> (<i>and make it a bit exciting</i>). I hope you like them. Haha! We were so blessed to be traveling with some of our relatives here so please bear with them for now. lol.<span><!--more--></span></div><br /><br /><b>1. Roam & Enjoy Changi airport</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0OeA7jX5JTc/XqJknzy-DuI/AAAAAAAAD8U/qQU0iVmMzV8QwkjrFfGum-HrfUfvns4fgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Changi%2BAirport.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="inside Changi airport" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0OeA7jX5JTc/XqJknzy-DuI/AAAAAAAAD8U/qQU0iVmMzV8QwkjrFfGum-HrfUfvns4fgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Changi%2BAirport.jpg" title="inside Changi airport" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"H" enjoying Changi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Aside from that it's full of visually appealing aesthetics and many well-designed gardens which is very unlikely compared to the other airports to have, Changi is the only airport I also know where you can take a slide as an option if you're bored to take the escalator. <b>FUN! </b>The place is also filled with entertainment choices such as movie theatres, interesting scientific displays, playgrounds, spas, virtual gaming systems, and open lounges, aside from the countless shops and restaurants we are used to - making it a great place to be stuck, well, not really. Haha! I don't want my flight to be late but such things make the situation feel lighter. And now that it recently opened the doors for its new marvel "<i>Jewel Changi</i>", a giant man-made 360° waterfall, I might make that stopover just to see it in person. Wahaha!</div><br /><br /><b>2. Visit Ion street - Orchard road</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uPtgsnimccw/XqJtJiUUV-I/AAAAAAAAD8g/N6oYGuL232A583KGtE-9U8CSveE-kFOvACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Ion%2Bstreet.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ion street" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uPtgsnimccw/XqJtJiUUV-I/AAAAAAAAD8g/N6oYGuL232A583KGtE-9U8CSveE-kFOvACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Ion%2Bstreet.jpg" title="Ion street" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guys! position in 1.. 2.. 3.. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This street is famous for having this iconic ION Orchard Mall housing some of the luxurious international brands and standing proud with its world-class beauty and architecture (<i>it lights at night too</i>). By the way, if you happen to see an <i>ice cream vendor</i> within the area, try one of their <u>sandwich ice creams</u>. It was one of my best yet.</div><br /><br /><b>3. Shop at Bugis</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XPYLGSPesiI/XqJxUE5Z4fI/AAAAAAAAD8s/3dfdjxRhg5IS9e0kFVXcYPKH7nw0Vn4bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Bugis.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bugis" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XPYLGSPesiI/XqJxUE5Z4fI/AAAAAAAAD8s/3dfdjxRhg5IS9e0kFVXcYPKH7nw0Vn4bQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Bugis.jpg" title="Bugis" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bugis is the answer</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are looking for a place where to spend your money? Bugis is the answer. From food, specialty stores, general merchandise, street market, trendy fashion clothes, to local delicacies.. You name it, Bugis have it. One of the must-visit shops here? Of course, the<b> dollar store.</b> Yes, it's here. I even found some branded chocolates here more affordable compared to the Philippines. A great find indeed, </div><br /><br /><b>4. Experience the ever-present Chinatown</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0NmF3I8MCTs/XqJ0R3C1pjI/AAAAAAAAD84/x6l7M16Ub-I6UGB8q_FNSvluGgmZaBaCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Chinatown%2BSingapore.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Chinatown Singapore" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0NmF3I8MCTs/XqJ0R3C1pjI/AAAAAAAAD84/x6l7M16Ub-I6UGB8q_FNSvluGgmZaBaCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Chinatown%2BSingapore.jpg" title="Chinatown Singapore" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chinatown Singapore</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Your Southeast Asian tour will not be complete without passing by a Chinese-cultured area. But hey, why not. Their classic in striking-red temples makes a good picture. And make sure to try one of their street foods there to glaze the experience. Feel the authenticity. What?! Haha!</div><br /><br /><b>5. Drop by Little India & Arab street</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EAHb1aJsp_A/XqJ4WdKyodI/AAAAAAAAD9I/AVT34zqODrgtUpUjoKZmlh-0fg4Kjoj3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Little%2BIndia.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Singapore's Little India & Arab street" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EAHb1aJsp_A/XqJ4WdKyodI/AAAAAAAAD9I/AVT34zqODrgtUpUjoKZmlh-0fg4Kjoj3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Little%2BIndia.jpg" title="Singapore's Little India & Arab street" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Singapore's Little India & Arab street</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Good thing I like spicy foods! Yes! Its time! Haha! If you are game to do something new, go and eat here. You just might find your new favorite dish here like the <i>Biryani-style </i>of cooking (ooh-la-la) and those chili-hot Indian rice. Man, I am craving right now, delicious! If not, enjoy the view of their Indian temple architectures and hear the bell ring as they routinely do.</div><br /><br /><br /><b>6. Try the local favorite Hainanese Chicken</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NTKFcNt0x0M/XqJ9_Fg1tZI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/ZagSJUBFUzMjoDhD6a4URd3Y4HLY3Vd6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Hainanese%2Bchicken%2B%2528Hawker%2BChan%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hainanese chicken" border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NTKFcNt0x0M/XqJ9_Fg1tZI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/ZagSJUBFUzMjoDhD6a4URd3Y4HLY3Vd6ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Hainanese%2Bchicken%2B%2528Hawker%2BChan%2529.jpg" title="Hainanese chicken" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Hawker Chan's Hainanese chicken</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Do not go out of this country without trying one. The locally-made Hainanese chicken here has magic. lol. Kidding aside, it really is something. My first try was a so-so (<i>just fine</i>) one but I was looking for it from time to time after that. The good news is that it is served even to some local food courts scattered around the area. The bad news? You'll miss it when you go back home. Awwww.. </div><br /><br /><b>7. Don't miss the Universal Studios Singapore</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hmjU2bQqazY/XqKCSB9O8GI/AAAAAAAAD9k/gr6HiKbc4wwTg5LcPirysg_vwy2dDRaVACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Universal%2BStudios%2BSingapore%2B-%2BJurassic%2BPark.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Universal Studios Singapore - Jurassic Park ride" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hmjU2bQqazY/XqKCSB9O8GI/AAAAAAAAD9k/gr6HiKbc4wwTg5LcPirysg_vwy2dDRaVACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Universal%2BStudios%2BSingapore%2B-%2BJurassic%2BPark.jpg" title="Universal Studios Singapore - Jurassic Park ride" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who will be eaten first?! Wahaha!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Even though I already visited a few Universal Studios (<b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/10/los-angeles-to-las-vegas-usa-interstate.html" target="_blank">Hollywood</a></b> and <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/02/osaka-japan-8-must-visit-places-at.html" target="_blank">Japan</a></b>), I still enjoy going here because aside from that I am an adrenaline junkie, I get to lose weight just by shouting! lol. Well, amusement parks for me never get old. It's always a great way to spend fun times laughing and creeping each other out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>NOTE:</i> If you are traveling here by train, <b>Siloso beach </b>is just a few stations away. You might want to relax a bit from all those chaos that had happened earlier. OR, if you want even more happenings, you can try the indoor sky diving platform near this beach. Let's get it on!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QN2OHf4-VI/XqKGT_gV1oI/AAAAAAAAD9w/7dZfhRwF6yQPrp7ja4OhaZTiFxp2XzWXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Siloso%2Bbeach.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Siloso beach" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QN2OHf4-VI/XqKGT_gV1oI/AAAAAAAAD9w/7dZfhRwF6yQPrp7ja4OhaZTiFxp2XzWXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Siloso%2Bbeach.jpg" title="Siloso beach" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What are we DOING?!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you want to see more pictures about what happened here, <u>watch the video below</u>. Haha! What a waste of time. #punchmeafter #crazypeople</div><br /><br /><b>8. Nature-tripping at Gardens by the Bay</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This should be the highlight of the whole Singapore visit as you explore the pride area of the country. Gardens by the bay is literally many gardens beside a Bay. But for now, we focus on the two main highlights of the place which are the following:</div><br /><b>Cloud Forest</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5EUQjktA3JA/XqKNgeKqtwI/AAAAAAAAD-A/lfTo1Ah7mxo11213-XOm_dwqN3ZIZkLKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Cloud%2Bforest%2Bwaterfalls.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cloud Forest waterfall" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5EUQjktA3JA/XqKNgeKqtwI/AAAAAAAAD-A/lfTo1Ah7mxo11213-XOm_dwqN3ZIZkLKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Cloud%2Bforest%2Bwaterfalls.jpg" title="Cloud Forest waterfall" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying there Symphony?</td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The vicinity is a man-made, fully air-conditioned, and enclosed area where different plants and trees can be found. It boasts a 35-meter waterfall (<i>one of many</i>) that sprinkles water to all its visitors upon entering. Haha! It's just a bit, don't worry. Unless you stay where it falls then go ahead and take your bath there.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are not afraid of heights, hanging trails can be traversed nearing a hundred feet for everyone to dare. To be honest, it was looking like it was not really that high from below.. but wait until you get to the platform. Surprise! Haha! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GcMl-JakDAE/XqKRR1R3FQI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/NV_k0l2O9ngNOlvH47hjP9RpYcb6RjmNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Cloud%2Bforest%2Bhanging%2Btrails.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cloud Forest hanging trails" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GcMl-JakDAE/XqKRR1R3FQI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/NV_k0l2O9ngNOlvH47hjP9RpYcb6RjmNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Cloud%2Bforest%2Bhanging%2Btrails.jpg" title="Cloud Forest hanging trails" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hanging walking trails</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><b>Supertree Grove</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kp0ad5oiDDI/XqKWHH5Z1PI/AAAAAAAAD-o/Mygn0-RwVKQu0XJV0dtt19-qnceN17HlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Supertree%2Bgrove.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Supertree Grove" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kp0ad5oiDDI/XqKWHH5Z1PI/AAAAAAAAD-o/Mygn0-RwVKQu0XJV0dtt19-qnceN17HlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Supertree%2Bgrove.jpg" title="Supertree Grove" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feeling a little little, chicken little</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">These gigantic, alien-looking, and mechanical trees are just stunning to see in-person. I remember seeing them for the first time in a photo of a friend and I asked that friend of mine "Hey man, w<i>hat planet are you in at?</i>". Haha!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I suggest you guys visiting them at night since a <b>lights and music show</b> happens <u>every night</u> for everybody to enjoy. If you want to see them up-close, a platform is also available so you can traverse from one Supertree to another and get that incredible selfie of yours.</div><br /><br /><b>9. Gazing at Marina Bay Sands</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IADLgz9xvDw/XqKYcpz2vQI/AAAAAAAAD-0/dQaIgfsn7yEsX2Qe_hXtuwFilkeR85C5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Marina%2BBay%2BSands.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IADLgz9xvDw/XqKYcpz2vQI/AAAAAAAAD-0/dQaIgfsn7yEsX2Qe_hXtuwFilkeR85C5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Marina%2BBay%2BSands.jpg" title="Marina Bay Sands" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Singapore</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">We actually walked all of this off. We were all there a while ago on the other side of the land and now we're here on the other side of the bay. If you are planning to burn your time, you should do it too as you'll pass by 3 great places as rewards including:</div><br /><b>The Marina Bay Sands Mall</b> - which has a freaking water canal inside<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10TZSSTD4ug/XqKasDtWp7I/AAAAAAAAD_I/_LgyxHX9rcEC6Q7-RkVFAg9_uFBzBYYxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Marina%2BBay%2BSands%2Bmall.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10TZSSTD4ug/XqKasDtWp7I/AAAAAAAAD_I/_LgyxHX9rcEC6Q7-RkVFAg9_uFBzBYYxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Marina%2BBay%2BSands%2Bmall.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am hungry</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>The Helix bridge</b> - where you get dizzy & disoriented while taking a jog (haha!)</div> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2VMZ7_k-wA4/XqKbpRM3rQI/AAAAAAAAD_U/zPFyyghLvGwaDCYUpfWW_5ezng3_g921wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Helix%2Bbridge.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2VMZ7_k-wA4/XqKbpRM3rQI/AAAAAAAAD_U/zPFyyghLvGwaDCYUpfWW_5ezng3_g921wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Helix%2Bbridge.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ngingiti-ngiti lang yan pero pagod na pagod na mga yan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>And the Iconic Merlion</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--cMI2kYvKs4/XqKdL17xVDI/AAAAAAAAD_o/OKlZkHjyd3E3zZoWvm756e10OOEhTUCDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Merlion.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Merlion" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--cMI2kYvKs4/XqKdL17xVDI/AAAAAAAAD_o/OKlZkHjyd3E3zZoWvm756e10OOEhTUCDwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Merlion.jpg" title="Merlion" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">who you shooting at?</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay. Let's stop here. I am getting tired while writing that we are getting tired of walking around the area. Haha! If I remember it correctly, Melody, our cousin, recorded thousands of steps that were done by all of us that day (<i>which made tita's leg cramp</i>)! Whew! Just by merely thinking of that makes me feel a bit heavy right now - for real. Well, if you want to see more of our tiring Singapore walking trip, you are free to watch this video below:</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iGPTiCpdPCo" width="320" youtube-src-id="iGPTiCpdPCo"></iframe></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGPTiCpdPCo" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><br /><br /><br /></div><span><!--more--></span><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com30Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 0189561.2838167 103.85961130.77583920000000006 103.2141643 1.7917942 104.5050583tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-86217911050799135772020-04-19T12:24:00.010+08:002021-02-12T19:15:13.654+08:00How to monetize your famous social media accounts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Most of us nowadays are spending most of our time in front of our computers and mobile phones, scrolling up and down in our favorite <u>social media platforms</u> which some for fun while some for work. Well, it's actually natural for us because people are born socially-oriented so communication in any way is accustomed. <b>But, did you know that you can earn from them too just by following their guidelines and reaching some of their requirements? </b>Let's know more here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6I1qQpoZESg/XpmnZCq1O7I/AAAAAAAAD7s/cvreLA1i2-sxVOs5c5DpX2rBzovR_h6rACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/monetize.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="monetize your social media accounts" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6I1qQpoZESg/XpmnZCq1O7I/AAAAAAAAD7s/cvreLA1i2-sxVOs5c5DpX2rBzovR_h6rACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/monetize.jpg" title="monetize your social media accounts" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Earn real money using social media </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a name='more'></a><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are a lot of ways to <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/03/4-online-investments-you-can-start.html" target="_blank">earn money online</a></b> aside from <a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/04/my-1st-google-adsense-payout-how-much.html" target="_blank"><b>blogging</b></a> and <a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/03/how-much-will-you-earn-1000-subscribers-4000-watch-hours-on-YouTube.html" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">vlogging</a>, and one of them is using our social media accounts through the following (which are not limited to these):</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Advertisements - placing of related contents by advertisers</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Affiliate sales - directing traffic to related shops where you get incentives</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Sponsored contents - personally reached or approved partnership by an interested partner</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, you can do these things to your social media accounts and <u>earn real money</u>. You just have to <i>adhere to their guidelines</i> and <i>achieve their respective requirements</i>. For now, we will not focus with regards to each of their unique terms. conditions, and policies (<i>which you need to do it yourselves</i>) but we will be talking about the minimum requirements on each social media platform and how to make it to their own monetization programs. So, are you guys ready? Let's get the baaall rolling!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><b>1. Facebook [PAGE]</b>, not an account<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mNQY34OcnNM/Xph3AmLjsRI/AAAAAAAAD68/b3fmQI3CQ8EOq9ETJWoJjT1w-GXlAtObwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Facebook%2Blogo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Facebook logo" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mNQY34OcnNM/Xph3AmLjsRI/AAAAAAAAD68/b3fmQI3CQ8EOq9ETJWoJjT1w-GXlAtObwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Facebook%2Blogo.jpg" title="Facebook logo" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><b>Michael's Hut</b> </a>on Facebook</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Written Articles (</b><a href="https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instant-articles/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">https://developers.facebook.com/docs/instant-articles/</a>)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">- If you have a website or blog that has a decent amount of content and traffic, you might want to discover this platform. This is basically making those articles on your website or blog available on Facebook format.. on Facebook.. with advertisements. The thing here is that its requirements currently are not directly given so its hard for us to know if we qualify or not.<br /><br />I personally have tried applying this blog of mine to this program but in the process of my application, it seems that my blog traffic still is too low for their minimum requirement. As per my research, a site's traffic must be averaging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands maybe a month? (not sure) before one can pass. Well, if you guys have more data to share for us all on this, feel free to comment down below.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Produce Videos (</b><a href="https://business.facebook.com/creatorstudio/" target="_blank">https://business.facebook.com/creatorstudio/</a>)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />* <u>In-Stream Ads</u> - Advertisements will be injected in your videos<br /> - 10,000 facebook fans<br /> - 30,000 1 min. video views on at least 3 mins. videos in the last 60 days<br /><br />* <u>Brand Collabs Manager</u> - Depends on the agreed partnership (post/share/video/etc..)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> - 1,000 facebook fans<br /><br /> <u>AND</u> Any of these below:<br /><br /> - 15,000 post engagements in the last 60 days<br /> - 30,000 1 min. video views on at least 3 mins. videos in the last 60 days<br /> - 180,000 mins. video views on all your videos in the last 60 days</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><b>2. Twitter account (</b><a href="https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/how-to-monetize-in-media-studio" target="_blank">https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/how-to-monetize-in-media-studio</a>)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lls7V5Rwll4/Xph3USKq3eI/AAAAAAAAD7E/pSgeNlxKqGIsSWVyaadxvElu-H9k5co7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Twitter%2Blogo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Twitter logo" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lls7V5Rwll4/Xph3USKq3eI/AAAAAAAAD7E/pSgeNlxKqGIsSWVyaadxvElu-H9k5co7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Twitter%2Blogo.jpg" title="Twitter logo" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Follow <b><a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelsHut1" target="_blank">Michael </a></b>on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The least requirements for your account to start monetizing are the following:<br /><br /> - 50 followers<br /> - 100 tweets<br /> - 60 days old account<br /><br />You can select from these options but not limited to:<br /><br />* <u>Promoting ads</u> in your videos via categorized content<br />* Literally <u>sponsored tweets</u> from (eg. SponsoredTweets, PaidPerTweet, etc..)<br />* <u>In-Stream video ads</u> and <u>In-Stream sponsorships</u> for <b>verified accounts</b><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To be honest, I am really not a Twitter person. The platform's structure does not apply to me, fits me, or relates to me.. and that is why the details here are that limited. Moving on.. Haha!<br /><br /><br /><b>3. Instagram account</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IYUgMVRaRZ8/Xph3dNAdqkI/AAAAAAAAD7I/_tcaz3bV9VIyPbw31-L9IwM73pyrxtgFACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Instagram%2Blogo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Instagram logo" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IYUgMVRaRZ8/Xph3dNAdqkI/AAAAAAAAD7I/_tcaz3bV9VIyPbw31-L9IwM73pyrxtgFACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Instagram%2Blogo.jpg" title="Instagram logo" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Follow<b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" target="_blank"> Michael</a></b> on Instagram</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As of the moment, "<i>influencers</i>" in this social media platform has no definite measure yet of being "<i>legitimate</i>" in terms of being paid unless personally approached by a sponsor or an interested private party.<br /><br />In this very visual environment where only a single link per account is available (<i>in one's bio</i>), the only situation one can say that he/she is on a different level is by gaining 10,000 followers. With that, he/she acquires the "<u>swipe up</u>" feature in his/her IG stories that can direct viewers to a specific site, online store, blog, or any URL with opportunities to sell or earn in any way possible.<br /><br /><br /><b>4. Pinterest </b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-poKAieUHAhw/Xph3lPH3apI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/nyocRg27_NQzTjO5QSlrWBXwcZnOJ0whgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pinterest%2Blogo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pinterest logo" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-poKAieUHAhw/Xph3lPH3apI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/nyocRg27_NQzTjO5QSlrWBXwcZnOJ0whgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Pinterest%2Blogo.jpg" title="Pinterest logo" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add <a href="https://www.pinterest.ph/michaelshut/" target="_blank"><b>Michael's Hut</b></a> on Pinterest</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Just like Instagram, Pinterest has no definite monetization feature or whatsoever. What's great about this platform is that its pins are link-friendly (<i>so you can direct your viewers here easily on where you want them to go</i>) and joining categorized boards is on point. It is making things easy for all of its users to share and navigate related pins that will most likely catch the attention of a specific niche.<br /><br />One pin can generate hundreds, thousands, or even millions of views and clicks when used properly that can make you wonders, really. Believe me on this. it already happened to me. ;)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><b>5. TikTok</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jh0DlKGRdZA/Xph3smB-TpI/AAAAAAAAD7U/CNZLVBihO0U15bE-TRPbZcRSDNo_spntQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/TikTok%2Blogo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="TikTok logo" border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jh0DlKGRdZA/Xph3smB-TpI/AAAAAAAAD7U/CNZLVBihO0U15bE-TRPbZcRSDNo_spntQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/TikTok%2Blogo.jpg" title="TikTok logo" width="288" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not <b>YET</b> on TikTok</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Since this is one of the <u>newest social crazes in town</u>, there is still no concrete structure of it being monetized aside from being yet again, personally approached by an interested sponsor. But with its fast-growing community especially here in the country, we really can't say it will never happen soon, right?<br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br />So, upon knowing some facts about the opportunities our favorite social media platforms can currently offer, what seems to be your favorite? Feel feel to share your thoughts in the comment section below or watch this video version I made for this post if you prefer that.<br /><br />And now that we know that there are such opportunities like earning real cash in social media, would we still be using them just like before? You decide.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VskJ5BsIOT4" width="320" youtube-src-id="VskJ5BsIOT4"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VskJ5BsIOT4" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com22Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines14.65073 121.102854614.5892795 121.0221736 14.712180499999999 121.1835356tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-67210221966333106132020-04-12T10:42:00.007+08:002021-02-12T19:15:23.629+08:00Mt. Daraitan and Tinipak River trip | Date with the clouds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">We planned on conquering another summit yet again because of "<i>its kewl</i>". Haha! Kidding aside.. As we wanted a fresh summit to climb to with supposedly different views to what we are used to (<i>the Montalban area</i>), we have set our eyes on this mountain right here that not only offers a great landscape but it totally gives a whole lot more from beginning to end and from bottom to top. </div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U8TnH0O-oL0/XoxeUJbCAFI/AAAAAAAAD4o/tiFkVZNAuEsv32Jw1c78u0-sGGEB9lBoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Rocks%2Bat%2BTinipak%2Briver.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="rocks at Tinipak river" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U8TnH0O-oL0/XoxeUJbCAFI/AAAAAAAAD4o/tiFkVZNAuEsv32Jw1c78u0-sGGEB9lBoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Rocks%2Bat%2BTinipak%2Briver.jpg" title="rocks at Tinipak river" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pat, say "cheese!" haha</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This is<b> Mt. Daraitan</b> at <u>Tanay, Rizal</u>. The mountain is famous for being one of the beginner-friendly ones on the internet which I totally disagree <i>(lol</i>). Well, I maybe wrong since we hiked here while it was a bit drizzling so I have yet to experience going up to the summit of this mountain dry. But as per our group's experience, this is one of the longest, tiring, and heavy hike yet that we did.<span><!--more--></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Our road experience going here was also memorable as we were all wide and awake during the whole trip doing crazy stuff like shutting ALL the lights off in the middle of the road with only trees around. The group was also sharing horrific stories that compliment the vibe of the routes we were going through like some narrow rough roads in the dark and creepy animals we were passing by.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyway, the place is waze-able so it'll not be that hard to go to but expect a number of steep rough roads you'll encounter on the way. It took us around <u>an hour</u> from <i>Marikina</i> until we arrived at the parking area of the mountain.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PXn5IUL4e-g/Xo_IokOcDaI/AAAAAAAAD48/SYFvoR11SoQqodhBIuGFcMDEW6wI_4JTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/mt%2Bdaraitan%2Bjump-off.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mt. Daraitan parking area" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PXn5IUL4e-g/Xo_IokOcDaI/AAAAAAAAD48/SYFvoR11SoQqodhBIuGFcMDEW6wI_4JTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/mt%2Bdaraitan%2Bjump-off.jpg" title="Mt. Daraitan parking area" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">parking area beside Tinipak River</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As usual, we arrived there early so we can catch the sunrise on the peak. We actually used a bamboo raft to cross the river (costs around<b> P20</b> <i>each</i>) and go to the registration area (amounting to like <b>P100</b> <i>each</i>) which we, later on, discovered that there is a hanging bridge we can use not that far from where we rode the raft that is, of course, free to use. Well, well, well, how about that!</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5qmu07k9Sc/Xo_L8NUVB3I/AAAAAAAAD5I/LLAzieLqYsEAzpgeZQtZKOm9GdO7xDtggCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/mt%2Bdaraitan%2Bregistration.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mt. Daraitan registration" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5qmu07k9Sc/Xo_L8NUVB3I/AAAAAAAAD5I/LLAzieLqYsEAzpgeZQtZKOm9GdO7xDtggCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/mt%2Bdaraitan%2Bregistration.jpg" title="Mt. Daraitan registration" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">registration area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">So, after being assigned with a tour guide and a few minutes of orientation, we started the trek. #Lezdodiz</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S8OxzQx4Y20/XpAi2Y-3C-I/AAAAAAAAD5U/Z5dg556e4MsSoH2mfwywzuwrpINk3_9fQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/starting%2Bto%2Btrek.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="starting to trek Mt. Daraitan" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S8OxzQx4Y20/XpAi2Y-3C-I/AAAAAAAAD5U/Z5dg556e4MsSoH2mfwywzuwrpINk3_9fQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/starting%2Bto%2Btrek.jpg" title="starting to trek Mt. Daraitan" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we are still smiling! haha!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The trails were surprisingly diverse. They have some concrete and rocky roads beside the river, Tinipak, unusual cliffs in the middle of some paths, and the ever-present flat and inclined terrains surrounded by different plants and trees.. The one that caught our attention though is this <b>water spring</b> that breathes out potable water along the way.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J66S95fM0po/XpAmPjjyx8I/AAAAAAAAD5g/HpXyQnUwakcrSmnhdYFj9bO08KkfZwvgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/water%2Bspring.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="natural water spring" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J66S95fM0po/XpAmPjjyx8I/AAAAAAAAD5g/HpXyQnUwakcrSmnhdYFj9bO08KkfZwvgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/water%2Bspring.jpg" title="natural water spring" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">natural water spring</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It's actually an opportunity to refill all those water bottles for the many challenges waiting ahead. Make sure that you are getting water from the clean parts of it because basically, the farther you go from the source, the dirtier it gets. I actually attempted scooping some in one of the areas but unfortunately, there were many tadpoles present on where I tried.. so it made me pass in doing so. Haha!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With this, ready your footwears to be soaked in water as you'll pass by a number of water trails ahead. Just as the guides' ultimate reminder: <u>safety first, ALWAYS</u>. It will get slippery I tell you. You will be stepping on wet, big & small, moving rocks with gushing water and cliffs & edges are just in sight so its better to go slow and safe than be sorry, really.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ws9iNKwfYEg/XpArzgzfevI/AAAAAAAAD5s/En4t86KZE04CpLwv4zM6UQcN1KGO3bdvACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/taking%2B5s.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="taking breaks" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ws9iNKwfYEg/XpArzgzfevI/AAAAAAAAD5s/En4t86KZE04CpLwv4zM6UQcN1KGO3bdvACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/taking%2B5s.jpg" title="taking breaks" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">taking the 5s (breaks)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the cool things we always do when taking our first breaks during treks were switching off of all the lights, no one talks for a moment, and then we feel the breeze of the morning air with nature silence. Even though it only happens for like 2 secs. because there will always someone who will ruin the moment (<i>lol!</i>), its just always awesome and priceless every time we do it. You guys might want to try it in one of your hikes and I bet it will be one of the highlights of the whole experience. <span style="text-align: left;">And, don't be shy to ask for those 5s. Usually or most likely, one of you guys silently needs</span><span style="text-align: left;"> it and will be thankful that you asked for it. Believe me on this. Haha!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">So after hiking, crawling, and squeezing our way through those slippery and muddy obstacles for about an hour and a half, we reached its summit. Yes! But with that early good news came the bad as well. The bad news? The crystal clearing we were anticipating for seems not that really clear that time. It looks like the clouds want to have a date with us at the peak.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rh79Z-FOFss/XpBK-j5viqI/AAAAAAAAD54/TKMoLQEOUbUz2zmwfX90RjaZ4nxh1HZ8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Mt%2Bdaraitan%2Bsummit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mt. Daraitan summit" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rh79Z-FOFss/XpBK-j5viqI/AAAAAAAAD54/TKMoLQEOUbUz2zmwfX90RjaZ4nxh1HZ8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Mt%2Bdaraitan%2Bsummit.jpg" title="Mt. Daraitan summit" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> rendezvous with the clouds at Mt. Daraitan's summit</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Well, it seems like we do not have any other choice but to enjoy the current rain. But guess what, nature really has its own way of giving us a unique experience in its own timeline. As we experience the gush of the fog coming from different directions carrying some bits of water in it.. and as it travels across the cliffs and gets dissolved mid-air right in front of us (which is pure beauty).. we get to see the grand over-looking from time to time as the horizon clears and unclear alternately. Man, It's just an experience to treasure! <b>The video below has more pictures to prove these claims </b>so don't forget to watch it at the bottom.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yb5TeWpGU84/XpBQDzD7pqI/AAAAAAAAD6E/NbJt61mworMruRcn2MJhbhsm79EuJUSpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/mt%2Bdaraitan%2Bpeak.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mt. Daraitan peak" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yb5TeWpGU84/XpBQDzD7pqI/AAAAAAAAD6E/NbJt61mworMruRcn2MJhbhsm79EuJUSpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/mt%2Bdaraitan%2Bpeak.jpg" title="Mt. Daraitan peak" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luis: Get me a picture before the clearing becomes unclear again! Haha!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The way that river crosses those hills and land formations is just a sight to see. It's 10x better in person!! No, I am not shouting! It is just that beautiful! <b>More pictures in the video below.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once you have taken it all in here, now its time to go back down. Well, in most cases, going back down to the jump-off area is the most boring part where ALL of us (yes, ALL) want to teleport to. This has been by far one of the hardest hikes yet (<i>emotionally chosen, lol</i>) our group did. Well, not because of the difficulty of the trail, really, but maybe in terms of the combination of factors like length of the trek, wet trails, and we were just super and dead tired that we were already saying random and crazy things on our way down. Haha!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This picture below might help you in getting the idea. <b>LOL!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bTueo9TJe8w/XpB7m_PmwbI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/6xfKomS5EB8nM1uuBJHGED18ppKJj1wfACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/dead%2Btired.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="dead tired" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bTueo9TJe8w/XpB7m_PmwbI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/6xfKomS5EB8nM1uuBJHGED18ppKJj1wfACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/dead%2Btired.jpg" title="dead tired" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Van: fake smile* (<i>even the dog is with us here</i>)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Fortunately, the river we kept on talking about earlier and saw from the summit is <b>Tinipak River.</b> This river is actually making its own name on Instagram which I did not know until my cousin told me about it months after the hike.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0QqL7J_oM0/XpB_HPjxY6I/AAAAAAAAD6c/0Ikf0oMrcEAB96WIsC8I2HlJSsORWnEEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/tinipak%2Briver%2Brocks.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tinipak river rocks" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q0QqL7J_oM0/XpB_HPjxY6I/AAAAAAAAD6c/0Ikf0oMrcEAB96WIsC8I2HlJSsORWnEEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/tinipak%2Briver%2Brocks.jpg" title="Tinipak river rocks" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tinipak river rocks</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It had giant white boulders, clean flowing water, it even had stone towers scattered all over the place.. It's just a perfect cooldown/relaxing spot after a draining hike (<i>you can even rent a tricycle as an option in selected parts for convenience</i>). The view from the river is just as spectacular as the views from the top as I can see how the fog covers the top portion of some of the mountains nearby. The "<i>feels</i>" is just like being in a set of the classic movie "<i>Jurassic Park</i>". We were actually waiting for a dinosaur to appear any minute at that time. Haha!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PPb_jFgPnMk/XpCCJDOGdRI/AAAAAAAAD6o/DVpaqw9_MlUSGupfsU879yG5qEnHpW3FQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Tinipak%2Briver.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tinipak river" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PPb_jFgPnMk/XpCCJDOGdRI/AAAAAAAAD6o/DVpaqw9_MlUSGupfsU879yG5qEnHpW3FQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Tinipak%2Briver.jpg" title="Tinipak river" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tinipak river</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The tour guide fee stays at <b>P500</b> for <u>5 persons</u> so it is sooo worth it compared to the views and the experiences you'll get on visiting the place. If you want to see more of our pictures especially the cool and funny jump shots we did here, simply watch the video below. Enjoy guys!</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yVyPP7-2Cc8" width="320" youtube-src-id="yVyPP7-2Cc8"></iframe></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVyPP7-2Cc8" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><br /><br /><br /></div><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com14Mount Daraitan, Lalawigan ng Rizal, Philippines14.6130556 121.4388889-10.908978900000001 80.1302949 40.1350901 162.7474829tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-89640299589204634322020-04-03T07:30:00.010+08:002021-02-12T19:15:35.477+08:00Mt. Maynuba at Tanay, Rizal | 8 waterfalls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">As per hiking for quite a while now, our "<i>dayhike</i>" mountain group (<i>neks nemen!</i>), which consists of regular working people that cannot afford to have long leaves decided to go to this unique mountain that has 8 waterfalls along its trails. 8?! What are we waiting for? Let's go! lol!</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D7YkeFDgi20/XoM9E-6yFJI/AAAAAAAAD2A/GUIpa-tiAj4NXlRlJRhSGsP_H0N6WF-CgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/mt%2Bmaynuba%2Bgrass%2Btrails.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mt. Maynuba grass trails" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D7YkeFDgi20/XoM9E-6yFJI/AAAAAAAAD2A/GUIpa-tiAj4NXlRlJRhSGsP_H0N6WF-CgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/mt%2Bmaynuba%2Bgrass%2Btrails.jpg" title="Mt. Maynuba grass trails" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">those rolling hills landscape is killing it</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Mt. Maynuba</b> is located at <u>Tanay, Rizal</u> - Philippines. I vividly remember this hike because of our "<i>on-the-way</i>" experience. Haha! We were using the Waze app to go to the jump-off area and there was a part before reaching the point where the Waze was directing us on just circling a particular road. What makes it odd is that when we reached the end of the point, it will direct us to the road where we just started and looking at the big picture.. we were just doing a full loop. The more interesting part is that since it was sooo early, there were no other persons to ask about directions. Well, after pushing through a road we felt we haven't taken yet, the app updated and worked properly again. Whew!<span><!--more--></span><br /><br />Upon arriving at the jump-off and doing a simple registration worth P40, we did not waste any time and immediately started the hike after a few reminders were given by our tour guide.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuP_5TLcIaA/XoP6w1m9wdI/AAAAAAAAD2s/mtMvNu6EQTgjLJctWHYwzgOg6sW0c6gIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Mt%2BMaynuba%2Bjumpoff.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mt. Maynuba jump-off" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YuP_5TLcIaA/XoP6w1m9wdI/AAAAAAAAD2s/mtMvNu6EQTgjLJctWHYwzgOg6sW0c6gIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Mt%2BMaynuba%2Bjumpoff.jpg" title="Mt. Maynuba jump-off" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mt. Maynuba jump-off</td></tr></tbody></table></div><span><!--more--></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first few minutes of the trail were okay (<i>which is usual</i>). It was mostly flat and the stroll is conveniently enjoyable. Haha! You can still have those funny and crazy conversations without catching your breath.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/---EJWHsyZxM/XoPt610b59I/AAAAAAAAD2Y/_SAwmgSs1DE4k3rZyGpUQIA-B8zChhVcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/start%2Bof%2Bthe%2Btrail.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="start of the trail" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/---EJWHsyZxM/XoPt610b59I/AAAAAAAAD2Y/_SAwmgSs1DE4k3rZyGpUQIA-B8zChhVcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/start%2Bof%2Bthe%2Btrail.jpg" title="start of the trail" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And so the adventure begins</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />But when you start climbing, the uphill parts were long, consecutive, and steep that will tire those legs out. One of us even puked in one of the stops on the way, well, it was not actually an official "<i>take your 5</i>" area but the situation already needed it. "<i>Susuka pero di susuko!</i>"<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mdm2iB8GkJA/XoPt_2I8o6I/AAAAAAAAD2c/l1PV_WvLvhALy6LxBE7iYD2M5LI-CCgeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/steep%2Buphill.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="long and steep inclined parts" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mdm2iB8GkJA/XoPt_2I8o6I/AAAAAAAAD2c/l1PV_WvLvhALy6LxBE7iYD2M5LI-CCgeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/steep%2Buphill.jpg" title="long and steep inclined parts" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">how strong are your legs?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">You may really need to take breaks from time to time but don't worry too much though as the first incredible view is near and at reach. Feel free to look at the night sky when you feel tired as it helps ease some of that feeling.. keeping your focus away from it and calming you generally. Well, that personally works on me and it will not hurt if you try it too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So for the first view of the morning.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnROqFQOQsU/XoP-z8dEHtI/AAAAAAAAD24/R4Z3_PuKQ0kyt7n2Ue8lOI1w8fYCmX4cQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/switzerland%2Bfeels.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Switzerland feels" border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnROqFQOQsU/XoP-z8dEHtI/AAAAAAAAD24/R4Z3_PuKQ0kyt7n2Ue8lOI1w8fYCmX4cQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/switzerland%2Bfeels.jpg" title="Switzerland feels" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Switzerland feels</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We were stunned upon seeing this as it was hiding across the trail we were traversing. It definitely caught us all off guard, surprising us with this literally breathtaking view. You guys can recoup and recharge here before moving forward again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Once you reach this rolling hills part, it means you are already near the summit of the mountain.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-15GXDWemwVQ/XoQQGMGgkjI/AAAAAAAAD3E/DMPRF6FGICE4bVYAO3zOqQZnmBhvOxjkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/rolling%2Bhills.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="rolling hills" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-15GXDWemwVQ/XoQQGMGgkjI/AAAAAAAAD3E/DMPRF6FGICE4bVYAO3zOqQZnmBhvOxjkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/rolling%2Bhills.jpg" title="rolling hills" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">rolling hills</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_dLlSFeVKJ0/XoQRYmWjqwI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/VnBYWsmaUhA7FkkGyYBV74zxw0txZNFHACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Mt%2BMaynuba%2Bsummit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mt. Maynuba summit" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_dLlSFeVKJ0/XoQRYmWjqwI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/VnBYWsmaUhA7FkkGyYBV74zxw0txZNFHACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Mt%2BMaynuba%2Bsummit.jpg" title="Mt. Maynuba summit" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mt. Maynuba summit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">What?! We are in the summit already?! Yes. But one of its best features is that it gets better and better from here. A few meters from the summit is where the windiest part of the hike happens (<i>my favorite</i>). There is a ridiculously open-spaced area where a giant stone is oddly placed in a great spot to have that magnificent view of nature in front of you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was that good that we took our time here so each of us can have our photographs taken. <b>More pictures in the video at the bottom.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tBnfgkC6oyU/XoQVPediZTI/AAAAAAAAD3c/WfIZTXk-blYp3rLJlhdDF-ZsMseTiUYQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/curves%2Bof%2Bnature.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="time to relax on the mountain" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tBnfgkC6oyU/XoQVPediZTI/AAAAAAAAD3c/WfIZTXk-blYp3rLJlhdDF-ZsMseTiUYQwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/curves%2Bof%2Bnature.jpg" title="time to relax on the mountain" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">siesta time Jas?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The wind here was blowing crazy that as we try to stand up on top of that rock, the push of the air tries to unbalance us which actually happened the Chester.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Man, this is where I took it all in. I was inhaling all of the fresh air as much as I can and at the same time feel so relaxed as it drifts its way through us. I am willing to hike again just to experience the given conditions for the second time if there is an opportunity, really.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, for the <b>8 waterfalls</b>.. <span style="text-align: left;">You'll encounter most of them on your way down which is a perfect time to cool down. So not only that you will be looking forward to reaching them on your way down, but it also keeps you busy which makes the whole downhill experience feels much faster.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pZwPA5SJByo/XoQc1sySRyI/AAAAAAAAD3o/bUdQqVC0504-Y5FF36ug8fgFqu--SJ2FACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Luis%2Bat%2Ba%2Bwaterfall%2Bcliff.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Luis at a waterfall cliff" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pZwPA5SJByo/XoQc1sySRyI/AAAAAAAAD3o/bUdQqVC0504-Y5FF36ug8fgFqu--SJ2FACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Luis%2Bat%2Ba%2Bwaterfall%2Bcliff.jpg" title="Luis at a waterfall cliff" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luis at a waterfall cliff</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9DvBTFysfME/XoQdB7spJjI/AAAAAAAAD3s/Ir-48KwFSO0bh90GW4naOrxJ7CsyBqjSACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Chester%2Bat%2Ba%2Bwaterfall.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Chester at a waterfall" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9DvBTFysfME/XoQdB7spJjI/AAAAAAAAD3s/Ir-48KwFSO0bh90GW4naOrxJ7CsyBqjSACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Chester%2Bat%2Ba%2Bwaterfall.jpg" title="Chester at a waterfall" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lamig Ches? Haha!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X3bE96SxQYM/XoQosAjw0ZI/AAAAAAAAD4c/t3wAkTXr8LA5jUdebwitEtq07RnhoNkHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/3%2Blayers%2Bwaterfall.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="3 layers of waterfalls" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X3bE96SxQYM/XoQosAjw0ZI/AAAAAAAAD4c/t3wAkTXr8LA5jUdebwitEtq07RnhoNkHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/3%2Blayers%2Bwaterfall.jpg" title="3 layers of waterfalls" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 layered waterfall</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since there are 8 of them, which by the way are <u>not all of them are swimmable</u>.. we decided to just dip on the one with the biggest area to swim at and preferably the furthest or in another perspective nearest in terms of going back to the jump-off area.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, even though these waterfalls are really more enchanting when you see them firsthand, I still suggest you maximize all the selfies you can get with them as they are not that common to be seen especially for the majority of us, city people. And look, it seems like we are not enjoying it based on our picture below. lol.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vV9wLL_9QLI/XoQijqMc4TI/AAAAAAAAD38/S-PLJcpS17k4Ub6V9DznQhpWyfTgytpwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/waterfall%2Bselfie.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="waterfall selfie" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vV9wLL_9QLI/XoQijqMc4TI/AAAAAAAAD38/S-PLJcpS17k4Ub6V9DznQhpWyfTgytpwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/waterfall%2Bselfie.jpg" title="waterfall selfie" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">waterfall selfie</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are no leeches here and the depth of the waters is just perfect for everyone. The water is cold but it's so easy to make it warmer by (<i>you know</i>) doing the "<i>no. 1</i>" haha! Kidding aside.. So in visiting this place, make sure to bring extra clothes if you want to enjoy the experience fully. Its actually an all-in-1 package of doing cardio, taking a breather in that usual routine, experiencing the gift of nature, and relaxing in the waters of Rizal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cEQToMyigo/XoQmOk1e0uI/AAAAAAAAD4I/FaGMhafmqSY9Z5dmLesZkTF6QTiHrdRzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/waterfalls%2Bdipping.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="waterfall dipping" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cEQToMyigo/XoQmOk1e0uI/AAAAAAAAD4I/FaGMhafmqSY9Z5dmLesZkTF6QTiHrdRzgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/waterfalls%2Bdipping.jpg" title="waterfall dipping" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">waterfall dipping</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you want to see more of our trip's crazy pictures, feel free to watch the video below. I sincerely hope you enjoy them: Haha! Anyway, the guide's fee still stands at around P500 (<i>good for 5 pax</i>) so the expense is still kept at a minimal below it if you divide everything to yourselves. A great price for a great prize indeed.</div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OBA551OulgY" width="320" youtube-src-id="OBA551OulgY"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBA551OulgY" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com26Sta. Ines Road, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines14.663214 121.3274466-10.8588205 80.0188526 40.1852485 162.6360406tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-1401667554771527872020-03-28T14:07:00.011+08:002021-02-12T19:16:10.978+08:00Mt. Parawagan | A beginner-friendly hike<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are looking for a smooth and a semi-convenient hike perfect for beginners, this might be the perfect place for it. Not only that it has one of the plainest trails I have ever experienced but I bet doing trail runs in here would be so much fun. The good thing here is that the views are just as amazing as hiking the other difficult ones.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0oaKs3gN_U/Xn7hEb475jI/AAAAAAAADzM/il8hrLjEhqwN-2tT5zYbIDKIDL2oIQq3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/sunrise%2Bare%2Bmt%2Bparawagan.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="sunrise at Mt. Parawagan" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0oaKs3gN_U/Xn7hEb475jI/AAAAAAAADzM/il8hrLjEhqwN-2tT5zYbIDKIDL2oIQq3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/sunrise%2Bare%2Bmt%2Bparawagan.jpg" title="sunrise at Mt. Parawagan" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sunrise at Mt. Parawagan</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As we started our usual hike routine, this one differs from others as we tried many ways to get to the jump-off area at <u>Montalban, Rizal</u> without a private car. Not only did we walk from our place to the area where jeepneys usually pass by <i>(which is not that near to our place)</i> but we also waited for quite some time for any transportation to arrive which we failed to get. Haha!<span><!--more--></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r_p47gLDPHk/Xn7lBnrrrKI/AAAAAAAADzY/m5jllRFEtL0IXWByGEH3r8IwugGUCuC8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/the%2Bparawagan%2Bgang.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="the Parawagan gang" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r_p47gLDPHk/Xn7lBnrrrKI/AAAAAAAADzY/m5jllRFEtL0IXWByGEH3r8IwugGUCuC8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/the%2Bparawagan%2Bgang.jpg" title="the Parawagan gang" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the Parawagan gang</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The group then, later on, decided to use two different Grab cars at the end which got us to <u>Wawa Montalban</u> in no time. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Even though we started a bit late from what we have initially planned (<i>4:30 am is the earliest any group can go</i>), we were all excited to start the adventure as soon as we got there. As per the group, it will all be our first time climbing <b>Mt. Parawagan</b> aside from our other experiences hiking the other summits in the area.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qi9XWgk9pQA/Xn7o3sqSyGI/AAAAAAAADzk/-NbPTBiWneMxQG0ItWwuyIN3PsNFHVClACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/picture%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2Bjump%2Boff%2Barea.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="jump off area" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qi9XWgk9pQA/Xn7o3sqSyGI/AAAAAAAADzk/-NbPTBiWneMxQG0ItWwuyIN3PsNFHVClACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/picture%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2Bjump%2Boff%2Barea.jpg" title="jump off area" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">jump-off area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The interesting fact here is that we actually didn't have a solid target summit that we wanted to go for that time so Philip and I just selected from the ones that we haven't visited yet. And boy, we got surprised! Big time! Haha!</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It was the usual dark, planty, and inclined terrain for the first part of the hike.. All were still at the same phasing and doing a few stops when able especially when there is a view. To be honest, these moments are the kind of moments you will be missing when you experience them. When you are awake at that time of the day.. looking at the beauty of nature before sunrise, feeling the cold breeze of the morning air.. and stretching every inch of your body to move. Well, just don't think you chose it over sleeping then you'll do good. Haha!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2cyzDOW6yLo/Xn9rTgth8yI/AAAAAAAADzw/5xc3PqBOPQcu7MsBLAgpzajWsyAgzAq_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/morning%2Bview%2Bat%2Ba%2Bcliff.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="morning view at a cliff" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2cyzDOW6yLo/Xn9rTgth8yI/AAAAAAAADzw/5xc3PqBOPQcu7MsBLAgpzajWsyAgzAq_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/morning%2Bview%2Bat%2Ba%2Bcliff.jpg" title="morning view at a cliff" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">morning view at a cliff</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">So, as we continue to go through the trail, it was all smooth and clear paths going up which means even if you are on the tail of the group, getting back is not that hard to do. With that said, ready your legs and feet as they will be going to work intensely.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As per my personal experience, one of the most challenging things for me here was going through those LONG inclined areas continuously. As to my previous hikes, I was used to using my hands as well, distributing some of the weight there. Here, your legs and feet are your best friend so don't forget to do those "<i>leg days</i>" for those of you who are working out before going here. There was even a point that I wanted to use my hands too just to move forward giving you some idea how inclined a few areas can be.. But that's just me. ;)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IvtioG1jbuU/Xn_vdkoIguI/AAAAAAAADz8/AxJBZrXSeuYHjbrbTN-AhcEtJDhqU_FhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/inclined%2Bareas.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="inclined trail" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IvtioG1jbuU/Xn_vdkoIguI/AAAAAAAADz8/AxJBZrXSeuYHjbrbTN-AhcEtJDhqU_FhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/inclined%2Bareas.jpg" title="inclined trail" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inclined trail</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With just an hour and some minutes of hiking, you'll arrive near the top which offers some beautiful spots that are great to be captured by your cameras. Below are a couple of samples and more can be seen on the <b>video at the bottom</b>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c0FKFb0ARoM/Xn_yezeCMkI/AAAAAAAAD0I/y0GrXIEdCCQgYNm3hg3uOsKSQP7aSvYEACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/semi%2Bsilhouette%2Bshot.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="semi silhouette shot" border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c0FKFb0ARoM/Xn_yezeCMkI/AAAAAAAAD0I/y0GrXIEdCCQgYNm3hg3uOsKSQP7aSvYEACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/semi%2Bsilhouette%2Bshot.jpg" title="semi silhouette shot" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">semi silhouette shot</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9tEtj8mZiA/XoAMYMtFrsI/AAAAAAAAD0U/W5IYVMb4jdo1STDspkWoNf2-7fVLdIE4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/post%2Bfire%2Bscene.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="after fire scene" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9tEtj8mZiA/XoAMYMtFrsI/AAAAAAAAD0U/W5IYVMb4jdo1STDspkWoNf2-7fVLdIE4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/post%2Bfire%2Bscene.jpg" title="after fire scene" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">after the fire scene</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The summit will give you a whole 360 degrees obstruction-free overlooking view with different horizons. Feel free to select from the mountainous range of cordillera, city jungle of Metro Manila, or the close cliffs nearby from the other summits.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JYrVaSnmFeo/XoAOKsvhakI/AAAAAAAAD0g/EImnnFMfVSE2lU-tVOfawdWUKfy-P5lAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/josh%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bsummit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Josh at the summit" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JYrVaSnmFeo/XoAOKsvhakI/AAAAAAAAD0g/EImnnFMfVSE2lU-tVOfawdWUKfy-P5lAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/josh%2Bat%2Bthe%2Bsummit.jpg" title="Josh at the summit" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You made it Josh!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The spacious summit above even has more surprises. It has this dramatic dead tree that we took an effort on taking pictures with. More photos in the <b>video at the bottom</b>.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SyHmATsZSrA/XoAYazphpHI/AAAAAAAAD0s/I6EP3-jS5-8XzIwkn-3Ea0vYEJzgSnxAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/photogenic%2Bdead%2Btree.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="photogenic dead tree" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SyHmATsZSrA/XoAYazphpHI/AAAAAAAAD0s/I6EP3-jS5-8XzIwkn-3Ea0vYEJzgSnxAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/photogenic%2Bdead%2Btree.jpg" title="photogenic dead tree" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photogenic dead tree</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">And played with the sun (<i>yes, the sun</i>) while it rises from the horizon.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hCIuliP-TAY/XoAZXPx75bI/AAAAAAAAD08/_VZYJtLs2eYRQ4kLL9AOuT-kvvYXD4dMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/silhouette%2Bjump%2Bshot.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="group silhouette jump shot" border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hCIuliP-TAY/XoAZXPx75bI/AAAAAAAAD08/_VZYJtLs2eYRQ4kLL9AOuT-kvvYXD4dMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/silhouette%2Bjump%2Bshot.jpg" title="group silhouette jump shot" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">*anime music in the background * lol</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EYZ61TTWYFY/XoAa-0bP9uI/AAAAAAAAD1I/Pf4YgKXpNZcqBV29drgcjbQL5wGUeGRJACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/hadouken.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="hadouken" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EYZ61TTWYFY/XoAa-0bP9uI/AAAAAAAAD1I/Pf4YgKXpNZcqBV29drgcjbQL5wGUeGRJACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/hadouken.jpg" title="hadouken" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hadouken</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uFXNSyiL32w/XoAieixPFbI/AAAAAAAAD1g/PVBMT3mSHh8BfcPYfcrbNEQjy8AMDA9ggCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/wonder%2Bwoman%2Bpose.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mt. Parawagan conquered" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uFXNSyiL32w/XoAieixPFbI/AAAAAAAAD1g/PVBMT3mSHh8BfcPYfcrbNEQjy8AMDA9ggCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/wonder%2Bwoman%2Bpose.jpg" title="Mt. Parawagan conquered" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I conquered Mt. Parawagan pose</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Feel free to take everything in here as the wind roughly blows to your body and feel rested after that grueling ascend. Make sure to take your time and appreciate all the views here.. you can even congratulate yourselves on making it all the way here as it is not every day you'll achieve something like this, right?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My brother even had this cool idea of having this semi-formal themed photoshoot up there. Crazy but that is what makes our world a little bit interesting in some way we cannot fathom. lol! </div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bvGAjAAS4Dk/XoAgMJ4E8WI/AAAAAAAAD1U/wa6hbKMEPZkog7Nw62LyhmsRh17MvojDACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/semi%2Bformal%2Battire%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bsummit.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="semi formal attire at the summit" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bvGAjAAS4Dk/XoAgMJ4E8WI/AAAAAAAAD1U/wa6hbKMEPZkog7Nw62LyhmsRh17MvojDACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/semi%2Bformal%2Battire%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bsummit.jpg" title="semi formal attire at the summit" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sponsored by.. (haha!)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyways, don't forget that you have to go back down again on the same trail so make sure to gather all your energy up there and use it on your way down. Was it worthy? Of course! To be honest, our expectations before were just as high as the clouds so we were kind of looking forward to it too much that it came to a point which it was not helping anymore. But hey, if you are looking for a perfect place for that trail run training or a great mountain to go with your friends who are just beginners, I highly recommend this place.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xO2VcgGMa9E/XoBpcgNUJKI/AAAAAAAAD1s/NmjBzwiDn2g9mApeScKjfxyPsrEgY-qRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/orange%2Btrail.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xO2VcgGMa9E/XoBpcgNUJKI/AAAAAAAAD1s/NmjBzwiDn2g9mApeScKjfxyPsrEgY-qRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/orange%2Btrail.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">where are you going ghorl?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Too bad I was not yet video recording our adventures at that time and the drone unit I was borrowing was not yet available. That would be so epic! Looking forward to going back here if the opportunity presents itself but for now, let me provide you with this video I made.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I hope this gives you at least the vibe and some inspirational shots you can do if you are planning to visit this mountain anytime soon.</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tuii67fQtdg" width="320" youtube-src-id="tuii67fQtdg"></iframe></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;" trbidi="on">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuii67fQtdg" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Related climbs: <i>(All can be done on the same jump-off point)</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">version 1:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. <a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/02/mt-pamitinan-and-wawa-dam-experience.html" target="_blank">Mt. Pamitinan</a></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2.</b> <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2020/01/sea-of-clouds-at-mt-binacayan-with-drone-shots.html" target="_blank">Mt. Binacayan</a></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>3.</b> <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/07/reaching-summit-of-mt-hapunang-banoi.html" target="_blank">Mt. Hapunan Banoi</a></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">version 2:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Mt. Lagyo</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Mt. Susong Dalaga</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>6.</b> <b>Mt. Parawagan </b>- THIS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">others:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">7. Mt. Kapananan</div><br /><br /><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com24Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines14.7288886 121.144105114.4832436 120.82138160000001 14.974533599999999 121.4668286tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-13983625015664691642020-03-20T11:16:00.011+08:002021-02-12T19:16:19.158+08:00How much will you earn on YouTube | Newly monetized<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">I never would have known that I will be checking out two financial related items off in my <a href="https://michaelshut.com/p/bucket-list.html" target="_blank"><b>bucket list </b></a>consecutively. The surprising thing here is that I just did realize it now while writing this post. It makes me be in awe to feel how blessed I am right now, really, counting your blessings is indeed better than counting your problems.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nF7YDmev7oo/XnQ0QIwc7jI/AAAAAAAADx8/srFBV_OHXWkeEIltC2__xc4OIn3VfjYwACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/how%2Bmuch%2Bwill%2Byou%2Bearn%2Bon%2BYouTube.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="How much will you earn having 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours on YouTube" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nF7YDmev7oo/XnQ0QIwc7jI/AAAAAAAADx8/srFBV_OHXWkeEIltC2__xc4OIn3VfjYwACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/how%2Bmuch%2Bwill%2Byou%2Bearn%2Bon%2BYouTube.jpg" title="How much will you earn having 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours on YouTube" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interesting</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">So, as per my <a href="https://michaelshut.com/p/bucket-list.html" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">bucket list</a>,<b> </b>after achieving some blogging milestones of being <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/03/approved-google-adsense-on-my-blogspot.html" target="_blank">approved in the Google Adsense partnership</a></b> and <i>officially monetizing this blog</i> thus have <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/04/my-1st-google-adsense-payout-how-much.html" target="_blank">received my first blogging payout April last year</a></b>, now I am about to talk about adding my <b>YouTube earnings</b> to this money-making funnel for the first time.<span><!--more--></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you will be dropping a visit on <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank">my YouTube channel</a></b> right now, the earliest video produced you will see there is <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPphd8tdrM0" target="_blank">our family's Japan trip</a></b> which is like 3-4 years ago and was made using the old but gold "<i>Movie Maker</i>" program back then (<i>haha!</i>). The next one which had a big jump that was recorded last year was the start of my "<i>serious</i>" YouTube program covering some of my travel videos. My initial plan was to post travel videos only but when I thought of doing some video versions of my blog posts which really makes sense, "<i>Why not, right</i>?!", directing me on pursuing this <u>informative vlogging</u> career.<br /><br />I can only share based on my personal experience so feel free to share yours (<i>if you have</i>) in the comment section below:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-URfg-yLN_QQ/XnMaRORHwwI/AAAAAAAADwo/vrWM6GKdBogueUi54PSqDQckPYUNNd4SQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Youtube%2Bmonetization%2Bmetrics.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="YouTube monetization metrics" border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-URfg-yLN_QQ/XnMaRORHwwI/AAAAAAAADwo/vrWM6GKdBogueUi54PSqDQckPYUNNd4SQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Youtube%2Bmonetization%2Bmetrics.jpg" title="YouTube monetization metrics" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">monetization metrics</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>As per the minimum requirements of having <b>1,000 subscribers</b> and <b>4,000 watch hour video views</b> in <b>12 months' time</b>, I achieved the <u>1k subscribers first</u> before the 4k watch hours. I wrote about the things I did to get that and hopefully it can help you in any way it can like to give you ideas of some sort. Here are the ways I personally did to <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/10/how-to-grow-youtube-subscribers-and-video-views.html" target="_blank">increase my subscribers and video views on YouTube</a></b>.<br /><br />And after a grueling 12 months time (<i>every single day grind</i>), yes, just in time before the 12 months period adjust, I reached the goal. It was a rollercoaster of a year for me as I did not stop finding creative ways to make it work and get here. Now I can tell the story with ease. Whew! What a relief, really! haha!<br /><br />So upon achieving it, your monetization menu should appear something like this.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XWcvwfLMKbk/XnNwmUIfUlI/AAAAAAAADw0/7Omu93-79roDZMbZqKaTYKlLPTaen1bSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/requirements%2Bfulfilled.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="YouTube channel under review" border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XWcvwfLMKbk/XnNwmUIfUlI/AAAAAAAADw0/7Omu93-79roDZMbZqKaTYKlLPTaen1bSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/requirements%2Bfulfilled.jpg" title="YouTube channel under review" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Channel under review</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was really surprised to get the confirmation in my email after just a <b>single working day process</b>. I won't forget that day since it was Feb. 14 (<i>Valentine's day</i>), when my channel got reviewed then on Feb. 16, this email below came.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kr0l50bLYw/XnNyYbMOq4I/AAAAAAAADxA/s9rt522-BCsYOAqW-ErzopW3V8QxoWjmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/confirmation%2Bemail.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="confirmation email from YouTube" border="0" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kr0l50bLYw/XnNyYbMOq4I/AAAAAAAADxA/s9rt522-BCsYOAqW-ErzopW3V8QxoWjmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/confirmation%2Bemail.jpg" title="confirmation email from YouTube" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">confirmation email</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Basing some experiences from others (<i>and research too</i>), getting this email is the most intricate part of passing the partnership program since YouTube will really validate and asses channels from here firsthand - like a real person from their headquarters. I got messages from friends that they did not reach this part and were waiting for this email too for a long time already even after hitting the requirements and having subscribers and video views which were exponentially bigger than what was initially required.<br /><br />I guess producing <u>unique content</u> is really a key to this as many reuses, recycle, and reupload videos of others which is a complex thing to do here on YouTube. So I suggest you thoroughly check and fully read & understand all the rules & policies they implement especially if you are targeting your channel to be monetized in the future.<br /><br />Moving along to the most intriguing part, what was my first earning from the YouTube partnership program? <i>(drum roll please) </i><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1g6AwVaGw_U/XnN4iCkMiLI/AAAAAAAADxM/GNJaCfc4MmgpYnhcmrVgV0dPDj7RheGCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/First%2BYouTube%2Bearnings.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="First YouTube earnings cut-off" border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1g6AwVaGw_U/XnN4iCkMiLI/AAAAAAAADxM/GNJaCfc4MmgpYnhcmrVgV0dPDj7RheGCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/First%2BYouTube%2Bearnings.jpg" title="First YouTube earnings cut-off" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">first cut-off</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />It is <b>$7.95</b>! If you'll see on the upper right corner of the photo, the date of coverage is the whole month of February. But since my monetization started from the 16th, it only covered around 14 days..<br /><br /><i>NOTE: YouTube earnings only show in Google Adsense accounts during the 15th of the following month and you can only withdraw once you reach the minimum threshold amount of $100.</i><br /><br />Thus resulting in my account looking like this.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I3Ky3u91zPc/XnN7w2UJ5cI/AAAAAAAADxY/uSHGFO6KtaI4i1zPZu_fKa0vM19KU4NlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/YouTube%2Bearning%2Bin%2Badsense.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="YouTube earnings in Google adsense" border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I3Ky3u91zPc/XnN7w2UJ5cI/AAAAAAAADxY/uSHGFO6KtaI4i1zPZu_fKa0vM19KU4NlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/YouTube%2Bearning%2Bin%2Badsense.jpg" title="YouTube earnings in Google adsense" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YouTube earnings in Google Adsense</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />If you want a bigger picture, then let me give it to you. Given below are my first 30 monetized days of YouTube channel performance and it earned the following amount.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_NCaN8NSeBg/XnOC8QhwGZI/AAAAAAAADxw/wFOiVngVKdASN8Dv4BGx7EkRBC-dJtvMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/first%2B30%2Bmonetized%2B%2Bdays%2Bof%2BYouTube%2Bperformance.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="First 30 monetized days of YouTube performance" border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_NCaN8NSeBg/XnOC8QhwGZI/AAAAAAAADxw/wFOiVngVKdASN8Dv4BGx7EkRBC-dJtvMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/first%2B30%2Bmonetized%2B%2Bdays%2Bof%2BYouTube%2Bperformance.jpg" title="First 30 monetized days of YouTube performance" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">First 30 monetized days of YouTube performance</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />I earned <b>$15.07 </b>for the first 30 days of being monetized on YouTube! Happy? Of course! I know for some people, <b>$.50 a day </b><i>on an average</i> is like nothing. Come on, though there is a truth in it.. but you have to think further than that. It's a continuous investment that grows over time - that this is just the start of it. Unlike my <b><a href="https://michaelshut.com/2019/04/my-1st-google-adsense-payout-how-much.html" target="_blank">first blogging payout story</a></b> which I monetized after 6 years from the beginning and started kind of big (<i>for me. personally</i>), surely I can make something out of this too in the long run.. that when I look back to this post and say to myself, "<i>hey, we started on this figure.. look where we are now..</i>"<br /><br />So this one goes for the people who think being monetized will earn you hundreds of dollars instantly.. It actually MAY happen if you have a great number of subscribers beforehand or a viral video is in progress. But if you are an ordinary citizen like me that just got all the minimum requirements to happen, I hope this gives light that this is just the beginning of everything.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zZxUevY6PT8" width="320" youtube-src-id="zZxUevY6PT8"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZxUevY6PT8" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com52Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines14.5995124 120.984219514.4765829 120.822858 14.7224419 121.14558099999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6696238233753983117.post-61662767613735394102020-03-14T12:00:00.007+08:002021-02-12T19:16:31.824+08:00How to avoid coronavirus, nCov, or COVID-19 pandemic outbreak<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">As World Health Organization (WHO) declares this <i>coronavirus</i> or popularly known as <b>nCov, COVID-19 </b>or <b>novel coronavirus </b><u>pandemic,</u> let us know more about this mysterious disease that has been spreading around the globe and strucking people and economies in unimaginable ways such as locking down cities, shutting down businesses, and even canceling of any general gatherings or similar. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lnbp3EG_2Cg/XnKytV2N0RI/AAAAAAAADwI/pNN0Vvx0uXsTu14E21lG_OF1cAkBAuoPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/simple%2Bways%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bcoronavirus.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="coronavirus prevention" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lnbp3EG_2Cg/XnKytV2N0RI/AAAAAAAADwI/pNN0Vvx0uXsTu14E21lG_OF1cAkBAuoPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/simple%2Bways%2Bto%2Bavoid%2Bcoronavirus.jpg" title="coronavirus prevention" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">no to coronavirus</td></tr></tbody></table></div><a name='more'></a><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As I research more about this said disease believed to have originated from Wuhan, China, it just came to me to share it. So for this post, I will just share as much as I know about the issue and provide them with reliable sources as much as I can. This is one of the simplest ways to contribute and help others to be aware of these life-saving simple acts you can now start doing.<span><!--more--></span></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><b>1. Since we still don't know what exactly this coronavirus is completely, what are the SYMPTOMS of the patients that have them?</b><br /><br />As per WHO's <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">website</a>, symptoms are just like having the normal flu:<br /><br />- cough<br />- cold<br />- fever<br />- sore throat<br /><br />the unusual ones that separate coronavirus from flu are having these (any) at the same time:<br /><br />- tiredness<br />- shortness of breath<br />- difficulty in breathing<br />- body aches<br />- diarrhea<br /><br /><b>2. How does coronavirus spread?</b><br /><br />Basically, infected droplets or substances from a person who has this virus most likely gets transmitted to other people via coughing, sneezing, and exhaling them which may include the saliva, sweat, and even the tears our body produces. The virus may stay or gets transferred to other surfaces or mediums from <u>a few hours to even several days</u> given the different conditions.<br /><b><br /></b><b>3. Why is coronavirus hard to contain?</b><br /><br />As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC's<b> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html" target="_blank">website</a></b>, it has an incubation period of <u>2-14 days</u> (usually 5) after exposure, which means it can completely be undetected within those periods of time.<br /><br /><b>4. Why are people afraid of coronavirus?</b><br /><b><br /></b>Because there is still no definite/tested cure for this thus resulting in a strict quarantine policy of at least covering the whole maximum incubation period of 14 days or more.<br /><br /><b>5. So what do we do during these times?</b><br /><br />* <b><span style="color: blue;">Boost your resistance & immune system</span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ItWYWIfjQQU/Xmt_z2uyAII/AAAAAAAADvY/UPU8HUATJK8swJQNIPewU1pr816txxrgACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/eat%2Bhealthy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="eat healthy" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ItWYWIfjQQU/Xmt_z2uyAII/AAAAAAAADvY/UPU8HUATJK8swJQNIPewU1pr816txxrgACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/eat%2Bhealthy.jpg" title="eat healthy" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">simply choosing to eat healthier options</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /> - Eat more fruits and vegetables<br /> - Take your vitamins and health supplements regularly<br /> - Have a healthier lifestyle (<i>exercise daily for about 30 mins.</i>)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-92DnshYPLOc/XmuADn6SHOI/AAAAAAAADvc/3QaX_sb8P8Qp3XdWsSUvLmWHCZeR5tS6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/boost%2Byour%2Bimmune%2Bsystem.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="boost your immune system" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-92DnshYPLOc/XmuADn6SHOI/AAAAAAAADvc/3QaX_sb8P8Qp3XdWsSUvLmWHCZeR5tS6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/boost%2Byour%2Bimmune%2Bsystem.jpg" title="boost your immune system" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">prevention is better than cure <i>(especially if there is still none)</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />* <b><span style="color: lime;">Clean, sanitize & self-quarantine</span></b><br /><br /> - Bring and use your (ethanol or ethyl) alcohol<br /> - Don't hoard alcohol, face masks or any "<i>hot and essential</i>" items right now<br /> <i>(If others can't sanitize, the risk of spreading is higher</i>)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3r3Ge5ubmoc/XmuAs6v7ovI/AAAAAAAADvo/BdUN4p22Lp8DsQ5-Agyuc4zE8OgIwn-zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/use%2Balcohol.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="sanitize what you hold" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3r3Ge5ubmoc/XmuAs6v7ovI/AAAAAAAADvo/BdUN4p22Lp8DsQ5-Agyuc4zE8OgIwn-zgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/use%2Balcohol.jpg" title="sanitize what you hold" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">make sanitation a habit (clean what you hold)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /> - Avoid reusing of face mask<br /> - Avoid touching personal items of others<br /> - Avoid touching other people's eyes, nose & mouth<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kZ6OtMK90vA/XmuBNEWpelI/AAAAAAAADv0/xOXhDrNVrfgC8v7_ZqOLKe-5y6Sr0KUpACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/dont%2Btouch%2Bother%2Bpersonal%2Bbelongings.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Avoid touching other personal belongings" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kZ6OtMK90vA/XmuBNEWpelI/AAAAAAAADv0/xOXhDrNVrfgC8v7_ZqOLKe-5y6Sr0KUpACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/dont%2Btouch%2Bother%2Bpersonal%2Bbelongings.jpg" title="Avoid touching other personal belongings" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't touch other personal belongings</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /> - Do proper waste disposal<br /> - Stay indoors as much as possible<br /> - Don't go to crowded places<br /> - Maintain social distancing (1 meter or 3 ft. away)<br /> - Be generally more hygienic<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-17dVsA3YU9w/XmuCG5DcZrI/AAAAAAAADv8/q6MBBUMRvCMNrY8Y7L9YBBD4Z42Jjok_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/stay%2Bat%2Bhome.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="stay indoors" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-17dVsA3YU9w/XmuCG5DcZrI/AAAAAAAADv8/q6MBBUMRvCMNrY8Y7L9YBBD4Z42Jjok_QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/stay%2Bat%2Bhome.jpg" title="stay indoors" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">stay indoors</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />* <b><span style="color: orange;">Be updated</span></b><br /><br /> - As the story continues to develop, being updated with the latest always help<br /> (<i>Make sure to get information from reliable sources</i>)<br /><br /><br />As per the experience of other countries with the population of infected persons, the usual suspects that develop serious illness are older people with pre-existing medical conditions such as cancer, lungs and heart disease, diabetes or even to the simplest high blood pressures. There are also a few local medical experts supporting that the virus lives longer in metals and in cold than in hot temperatures but these statements are yet to be proven.<br /><br />With these details, I hope it helped you be more aware in any way. Let us continue to contribute and help one another in our own possible ways because in these dark situations we find light and in these global crises uprises unity. With God's help, nothing is impossible because, with Him, the fight is already won. God speed.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DPMh7NO0nzI" width="320" youtube-src-id="DPMh7NO0nzI"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you cannot see the video above, click <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMh7NO0nzI" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for it</div><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MichaelsHut&loc=en_US" target="_blank"><img alt="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KTyW1n4Xa88/Xrd93QfqzbI/AAAAAAAAEE4/U2gPC5CH3hkT9UGDzpr9CaiIYe8P2wg6QCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Michaels%2BHut%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Subscribe to Michael's Hut blog" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxEzzfE0SCPxT3AFyHn7Lsw" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BsQXPP-f2n0/XreBDlFhHlI/AAAAAAAAEFU/SBlqcnSrBpI7AbAXhErbgFDD1_chPHMPgCLcBGAsYHQ/d/YouTube%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco YouTube Channel" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michaelshutblog/" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael's Hut on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUC8_raEmHE/XreLDGO3YMI/AAAAAAAAEFw/Qm33gesBb-0N6gMCAOim_eF_V0oTBxSDACLcBGAsYHQ/d/Facebook%2Bfollow.jpg" title="Michael's Hut on Facebook" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_am_coy2/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Michael Oyco on Instagram" border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6oOlIWypX0/Xt9AEn6-E0I/AAAAAAAAELg/7QxFSoncfew6MsX7ZBTNdRTo6y4gFXOhgCK4BGAsYHg/d/Instagram%2Bsubscribe.jpg" title="Michael Oyco on Instagram" /></a></div></div></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299278554741134846noreply@blogger.com26Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines14.65073 121.102854614.5892795 121.0221736 14.712180499999999 121.1835356